Donald Trump, the former US President, has once again championed his use of tariffs as a primary driver of diplomatic breakthroughs and conflict resolution on the global stage. He maintains that the imposition of trade duties provided significant leverage, enabling him to effectively stop numerous international disputes. Trump explicitly stated on social media that the United States amassed “TRILLIONS of Dollars in Tariffs and Investment Dollars” due to these policies.
Highlighting his strategy, Trump claimed to have personally intervened to halt “5 of the eight WARS,” directly attributing these successes to the threat of tariffs. He suggested that this financial pressure was a powerful deterrent against continued conflict. While Trump has previously linked tariffs to easing India-Pakistan tensions, such claims have not been officially corroborated by India.
Separately, President Trump has reportedly established a November 27 deadline for Ukraine’s response to a comprehensive 28-point peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. This move occurs as Ukrainian leadership navigates complex geopolitical pressures, with President Zelenskyy acknowledging the difficult decisions facing the nation. Sources indicate Trump is open to extending this deadline if peace talks show genuine momentum, but stresses the need for a timely resolution.