Trump confuses India and Iran in peace speech
President Donald Trump has sparked an online debate after confusing India with Iran while defending his tariff-driven peace policy at the White House. Trump claimed that his trade strategy helped start a “nuclear war” between India and Pakistan but mistakenly mentioned Iran, drawing laughter and criticism. He reiterated that tariffs are his main tool to “stop the war” and ensure world peace.
Reiterating his controversial view, Trump said his tariff issue had stopped the escalating tension between India and Pakistan. He reminded both countries of the warning of advance tariffs and trade concessions if the conflict escalated. According to Trump, the disagreement had subsided “within 24 hours”, proving that tariffs act as an obstacle to peace rather than a trade barrier.
Trump is Shahbaz Sharif’s nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump’s leadership at the Gaza Peace Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, calling him a “peace-loving man” for his efforts to prevent a nuclear conflict in South Asia. He claimed that his behavior has increased global stability and security. It has made the world a safer and more prosperous place.
Trump has continued to support tariffs as a tool for global stability. He has argued that the trade system not only strengthens the US economy but also prevents war. “Without tariffs, we would have wars far away,” he told intelligence agencies, adding that his administration has ended “five or six out of eight wars,” an unprecedented feat in world history.
Trump has boldly claimed that he has stopped “eight wars in eight months” since returning to power in early 2025. Surprised that he has not yet received the Nobel Prize, he says that saving “millions of lives” is more important than praise. His comments have drawn a mix of applause and skepticism from the community.
Turning to Sergio Gore, the recently appointed US Secretary of State for India, Trump joked, “You represent us, not them,” drawing laughter from the community. He described Gore’s appointment as crucial to improving bilateral relations and stressed that tariffs increase the “force of peace” in global strategy.
India has attributed the ceasefire with Pakistan to direct military action, not US intervention. Officials in New Delhi have yet to comment on Trump’s recent comments but have largely dismissed them as rhetoric. Diplomats have noted that peace in the region has come about as a result of concerted efforts between the two countries, rather than Washington’s tariff program.
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