Washington, May 31, 2025 —
In a provocative statement on South Asia's fragile peace, US President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States will not broker any compromise if India and Pakistan engage in a future war. Speaking at a press briefing in Washington, Trump took credit for averting a nuclear conflict between the two nations through economic measures rather than military intervention.
“Instead of bullets, we used business,” Trump stated, referring to his administration’s recent imposition of tariffs—26% on India and 29% on Pakistan. He described the trade pressure as a strategic tool that de-escalated tensions and prevented a potential nuclear standoff in the region.
Trump further emphasized that the U.S. has done its part by encouraging peace through economic diplomacy, but warned that any renewed hostilities between India and Pakistan would not be met with American mediation. “If India and Pakistan go to war again, the United States will not make any deal,” he said firmly.
The statement has drawn mixed reactions globally, with some praising the use of economic tools over military involvement, while others criticize the withdrawal from potential peacemaking responsibilities in a volatile region.
This latest development comes amid ongoing trade tensions and shifting alliances in South Asia, and may significantly impact diplomatic relations between the US and the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
