Told India, Pakistan ‘we will not trade if you don’t stop’, claims Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that he pressured India and Pakistan into accepting a ceasefire by threatening to stop trade with both countries.
Trump reiterated the claim that it was his administration that brokered a “full and immediate ceasefire” between India and Pakistan.
“…I think a permanent one [ceasefire], ending a dangerous conflict of two nations with lots of nuclear weapons,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “They were going at it hot and heavy, and it was seemingly not going to stop.”
The US president said: “I’m very proud to let you know that the leadership of India and Pakistan was unwavering and powerful, but unwavering in both cases – they really were from the standpoint of having the strength and the wisdom and fortitude to fully know and to understand the gravity of the situation.”
“We helped a lot with trade,” Trump said. “I said, come on, we’re going to do a lot of trade with you guys. Let’s stop it. Let’s stop it.”
He added: “If you stop it, we’ll do a trade. If you don’t stop it, we’re not going to do any trade.”
“And all of a sudden they said, ‘I think we’re going to stop,’” Trump said. “For a lot of reasons, but trade is...
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