U.S. President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for defusing hostilities between India and Pakistan, asserting that trade negotiations with both nations played a key role.

“I think I settled it through trade,” Trump said during an interview at the White House with visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. He referenced efforts to de-escalate tensions, saying, “We’re doing a big deal with India. We’re doing a big deal with Pakistan… the shooting was getting worse and worse.”

He added that conversations with leaders from both nations helped calm the situation, describing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a great guy” and praising Pakistani leadership as well.

Trump’s comments follow previous claims that his administration mediated the ceasefire after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, blamed on the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently said India and Pakistan agreed to begin talks at a neutral site.

India, however, maintains that the ceasefire was achieved following a direct military-level communication and continues to oppose third-party mediation in disputes with Pakistan or China.