New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- The American President, Donald Trump, once again asserted that he had utilised tariffs as a tool to resolve several international conflicts, including the recent tensions between India and Pakistan.

His remarks were made to reporters during a briefing aboard Air Force One.

"...I settled a few of the wars just based on tariffs. For example, between India and Pakistan, I said, if you guys want to fight a war and you have nuclear weapons. I am going to put big tariffs on you both, like 100 per cent, 150 per cent, and 200 per cent..." the US President said.

Mr Trump explained that the threat to impose steep tariffs on both nations had brought the situation swiftly under control. He reiterated his long-standing claims ...