Trump again boasts, claims to have stopped 10 wars in 8 months

Washington (The Uttam Hindu): Former US President Donald Trump has once again made a bold claim regarding his foreign policy approach, saying that he managed to stop around ten wars within just eight months by using tariffs as a strategic tool. Trump said that instead of direct military intervention, economic pressure through tariffs proved to be an effective way to prevent conflicts from escalating.

Speaking during a recent public interaction, Trump asserted that many global disputes were heading toward war but were halted due to his administration’s tough trade policies. He credited tariffs for forcing countries to reconsider aggressive actions, claiming that economic consequences worked faster than diplomacy or force.

Trump said that during his tenure, he preferred leveraging America’s economic strength to maintain global stability. According to him, tariffs acted as a warning mechanism, compelling other nations to come to the negotiating table rather than choosing confrontation. He added that this approach helped the US avoid unnecessary military engagements.

The former president has often highlighted tariffs as one of his key policy achievements. While his supporters view this strategy as strong leadership, critics argue that such claims are exaggerated and that tariffs also triggered trade tensions with several countries. Despite criticism, Trump continues to project tariffs as a successful tool in shaping international relations.