Trump claims 250% tariff threat ended India-Pakistan conflict

29/10/2025
Trump claims 250% tariff threat ended India-Pakistan conflict

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Episode Synopsis

US President Donald Trump said he threatened India and Pakistan with 250 per cent tariffs to help spur the resolution of their conflict earlier this year, describing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “the nicest-looking guy” who was also a “killer” eager to fight.
Trump made the comments on Wednesday while addressing a meeting of corporate leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, South Korea.
Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for solving the four-day armed...

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