Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:07am on 13 May 2025,Tuesday India Global
On May 12, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that his administration brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan by leveraging trade relations. He stated that Washington threatened to halt trade with both nations if they didn't agree to a ceasefire, emphasizing that "trade is a big one" in achieving peace. Trump praised the leadership of both countries for their strength and wisdom in resolving the conflict. However, Indian sources indicated that trade was not mentioned in discussions with the U.S. during the crisis. There was no immediate response from India's external affairs ministry regarding Trump's remarks. The ceasefire followed Operation Sindoor, India's retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. (PC: Profit by Pakistan Today)
