Despite India repeatedly rejecting any third-party mediation in the ceasefire, stating that no foreign leader asked it to halt military operations, Trump has claimed since May 10 that he helped secure a "full and immediate" ceasefire.

Former diplomat Vikas Swarup reveals that President Trump's imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian goods stems from India's failure to acknowledge his alleged role in the India-Pakistan ceasefire, amidst ongoing trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions.

The third reason Vikas Swarup noted that India did not succumb to US pressure in trade talks to provide more access to the country's agriculture and dairy sectors, and Washington is exerting pressure tactics to get India to agree to its maximalist demands.