Trump falsely claimed in Feb 2026 that he averted a 2025 India-Pakistan war via tariffs, but India denies U.S. mediation.

Trump claimed at a February 2026 event that he prevented a military conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025 by threatening 200% tariffs on both nations, asserting his personal intervention led to a ceasefire. He said 11 aircraft were shot down and that Pakistan’s leader acknowledged his role in saving lives. India has consistently denied any U.S. mediation, stating the ceasefire resulted from direct military talks. The U.S. government has not verified Trump’s account, and Indian officials have not confirmed trade threats influenced the outcome.