Former President Donald Trump has reasserted his belief that imposing tariffs on foreign nations was a key tool in fostering international peace. In a recent online statement, Trump declared that his administration’s trade policies were responsible for halting five out of eight global conflicts. He asserted that the financial leverage derived from these tariffs was instrumental in compelling nations to cease hostilities.
Trump further elaborated that the United States was “taking in TRILLIONS of Dollars in Tariffs and Investment Dollars from foreign lands because of Tariffs.” He specifically mentioned how the threat of these trade duties was used to encourage an end to fighting. This latest assertion follows previous claims by Trump regarding his involvement in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, though official acknowledgments of this role from India remain absent.
In related news concerning international diplomacy, Trump has reportedly set a November 27 deadline for Ukraine to respond to a proposed 28-point peace plan intended to resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia. This initiative comes amid challenging times for Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicating difficult choices regarding national dignity and international partnerships. Reports suggest Trump views the deadline as flexible, contingent on demonstrable progress in negotiations, but emphasizes the importance of an opportune moment for resolution.