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India Refutes U.S. Claims: No Trade Deal Behind Ceasefire with Pakistan
Ceasefire Was a Military Decision, Not a Market Transaction
India has firmly rejected recent assertions from the Trump administration suggesting that a ceasefire with Pakistan was facilitated through U.S.-brokered trade incentives. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that the ceasefire, declared on May 10, 2025, was the outcome of direct military-level communication between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries — with no involvement from third parties.
“Trade Was Never Part of the Conversation”
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that while India and the United States were in contact during Operation Sindoor (May 7–10), no discussions regarding trade or tariffs took place. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reaffirmed this position, stating that the decision to halt operations came only after India’s robust military response, which compelled Pakistan to de-escalate.
U.S. Legal Filing Prompts Indian Rebuttal
India’s response follows a controversial claim made in a U.S. court filing, where Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that then-President Donald Trump had offered enhanced trade access to both India and Pakistan to avert conflict. Lutnick suggested that invalidating Trump’s actions could undermine regional diplomacy and stability.
Jaishankar: “Credit Belongs to the Indian Military”
In a televised interview, Dr. Jaishankar was unequivocal:
> “The Indian military action led to Pakistan requesting a stop. Why should I thank anyone else?”
He downplayed concerns about nuclear escalation, calling them “very, very far away,” and confirmed that India’s response was measured and precise, targeting only terrorist infrastructure.
No Mediation. No Bargains. Just Strategic Clarity.
