Trump is once again publicly mocking India! On August 1st, according to foreign media reports, Trump stated, "We’ve ended the India-Pakistan conflict. Eleven aircraft were shot down. I said: 'If you’re going to go to war, then impose 250% tariffs on each country.' They screamed and yelled, both sides furious. Later, they called me to say they wouldn’t go to war after all."
Evidently, Trump’s remarks were clearly intended to embarrass Modi. Previously, Indian Prime Minister Modi, during a public rally in Gujarat, openly declared, "Either coexist peacefully and eat in peace—or my bullets are always ready," demonstrating India’s firm stance toward Pakistan. Meanwhile, India’s Foreign Ministry explicitly stated that the ceasefire was directly negotiated between Indian and Pakistani military officials via a hotline, with all decisions made independently by India, free from external coercion.
Now, Trump deliberately resurfaces India’s wounds on the international stage, putting India in an awkward position. Of course, Trump’s comments go far beyond simply embarrassing India—they stem fundamentally from the prolonged deadlock in U.S.-India tariff negotiations. India has grown increasingly adamant in its position, even explicitly stating it is not eager to reach an agreement. By adopting a "I’m not in a hurry" posture, India has frustrated the United States greatly. Thus, Trump brings up this old issue again, arrogantly taking credit to pressure India. This approach reveals that even toward a major nation like India, the U.S. still hasn't learned basic respect.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1872282054191104/
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