Trump praises Pakistanis as ‘brilliant’ and once again promoted trade as a tool for peace, emphasizing economic cooperation to reduce global tensions.

During an interview with Fox News, former US President Donald Trump called Pakistanis “brilliant people” and claimed credit for stopping what he described as a near-nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. The conflict, sparked by a deadly attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), had quickly escalated into missile strikes and air battles.

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Trump said, “That was going to be a nuclear war, I think… and now everyone’s happy.” He described missiles being launched and military actions intensifying before his administration’s intervention helped prevent catastrophe.

Trump Praises Pakistanis: Touts Trade as Peace Tool Again in South Asia

As tensions rose, Trump touted trade as a peace tool again, pushing for quick economic engagement between the rivals. “I told my people, call them up—let’s start trading immediately,” he said, claiming the strategy was central to defusing the crisis.

He praised Pakistan’s leadership, saying he had “great conversations” and expressed optimism about future trade. “They would love to trade. They are brilliant people and make incredible products,” Trump emphasized.

Trump Uses Diplomacy and Trade to Prevent War

The conflict peaked when India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, shut down diplomatic ties, and launched missile strikes across Punjab and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Pakistan retaliated by shooting down Indian warplanes and targeting Indian military installations under Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.

After days of intense escalation, Trump announced a ceasefire on May 11, confirmed by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and India’s foreign secretary. While Pakistan credited US diplomacy, India denied foreign involvement, stating the truce came from bilateral talks.

Trump Reaffirms Trade as Key to Peace

Trump praises Pakistanis as ‘brilliant’, using the moment to push his philosophy that trade can prevent war. Speaking later at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, he said: “Let’s not trade nuclear missiles. Let’s trade the things you make so beautifully.”

Despite India denying that trade played any role, Trump insisted it was his administration’s economic diplomacy that avoided disaster. “It was tit for tat. The next one could’ve been the ‘N word’—nuclear. That’s the worst thing that can happen,” he warned.

By the end of the interview, Trump touted trade as a peace tool again, positioning himself as a global problem-solver. “We worked for peace and economic progress. Trade is a tool for peace.”

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