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Trump bragging about brokering ceasefire between India-Pakistan, may cause US billions: Former Pentagon official

IndiaTimes Friday, 16 May 2025
Michael Rubin criticizes Donald Trump's claim of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, arguing it jeopardizes strategic trust and billions in potential defense deals. Trump's boast of leveraging trade to halt hostilities risks undermining the deepening alignment between the US and India, potentially pushing New Delhi away from American arms deals.
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