Among the conflicts he cited were hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which he claimed to have resolved by threatening both countries with steep trade penalties. Trump said he warned the two sides that trade would be cut off and tariffs raised sharply if fighting continued, prompting what he described as a swift resolution. He then went on to repeat his claim regarding South Asia, stating that he had stopped the fighting between India and Pakistan. No more trade,’ to both of them… Then I put 200 per cent tariffs… the next day they called. Referring specifically to South Asia, Trump added, “India.

Source: Indian Express December 30, 2025 07:47 UTC