Trump Claims Credit for Easing India-Pakistan Tensions, Announces 'Big Deals' with Both Nations

Washington, D.C., May 22 : In a striking statement during a joint press conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that his administration has played a key role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, asserting that major trade deals are underway with both nations.

“If you take a look at what we just did with Pakistan and India — we settled that whole thing, and I think I settled it through trade,” said President Trump, referencing recent clashes between the South Asian neighbors. “We’re doing a big deal with India. We’re doing a big deal with Pakistan.”

President Trump suggested that U.S. diplomacy had helped reduce the threat of a broader conflict in the region. “Somebody had to be the last one to shoot. The shooting was getting worse and worse, deeper into the countries. We spoke to them, and I think we got it settled,” he said. “Then two days later, something happens, and they say it’s Trump’s fault.”

While no official details were provided about the nature or content of the "big deals" with India and Pakistan, Trump’s comments indicate ongoing high-level trade and diplomatic engagements with both countries.

Praising leaders from both sides, Trump said, “Pakistan has got some excellent people, a really great leader. And India — my friend Modi — he’s a great guy. I call them both. We just did something big.”

Although the Trump administration has previously expressed interest in mediating Indo-Pak tensions, both India and Pakistan have historically maintained that such matters are to be resolved bilaterally. Trump's repeated claims of brokering peace have often drawn cautious responses from New Delhi.

The comments come amid continued volatility in the region and heightened diplomatic activity, underscoring the United States' strategic interest in South Asia.

Analysts say that while Trump's remarks may be politically charged, any positive momentum in regional peace or trade would be welcomed — especially at a time when global geopolitics remains complex and unpredictable.