Trump’s Bold Claim: Trade Diplomacy Ended India-Pakistan Conflict
US President Donald Trump made headlines at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder's Dinner by asserting that he played a direct role in stopping wars between major countries—including India and Pakistan—by leveraging trade incentives and his rapport with world leaders. Trump suggested that his intervention in global conflicts was based on negotiating trade deals, which motivated rival nations to prioritize economic interests over fighting.
Citing Seven Major Conflicts Resolved
During his speech, Trump listed several conflicts he claims to have stopped: India-Pakistan, Thailand-Cambodia, Armenia-Azerbaijan, Kosovo-Serbia, Israel-Iran, Egypt-Ethiopia, and Rwanda-Congo. According to Trump, 60% of these crises were resolved directly due to his trade-centric strategies that emphasized mutual respect and economic incentives over military solutions.
India and Pakistan: Negotiating Peace Through Trade
Referring specifically to South Asia, Trump recounted his approach: “Like with India, I said, 'look, we're not going to do any trade if you're going to fight and they have nuclear weapons. They stopped.'” The former US President claimed that his threat to withhold trade from both India and Pakistan led to de-escalation, leveraging the importance of commerce over confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
Pursuit of Nobel Recognition
Trump continued, saying he deserved multiple Nobel Peace Prizes for his achievements in pacifying global hotspots: “I should get a Nobel Prize for each one.” He referenced conversations about receiving the prize if he resolved the Russia-Ukraine war—remarking that he had already stopped seven wars, not just one.
Reflections and Ongoing Negotiations
Touching on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump expressed surprise that it hadn’t been easily resolved, given his rapport with Vladimir Putin. Still, he remained optimistic about the prospect of brokering peace.
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