Trump yet again claims he threatened India, Pakistan with 200% tariffs to deter conflict
- Posted on February 19, 2026
- By Business News Today
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Trump yet again claims he threatened India, Pakistan with 200% tariffs to deter conflict
US President Donald Trump revealed he once warned India and Pakistan of imposing a hefty 200% tariff on both nations should they engage in conflict. Speaking at a peace event, Trump framed this as a past deterrent, emphasizing his strong personal ties with Prime Minister Modi and limited trade engagement with Pakistan as context for his approach.