US Move Against IT Firms Signals Protectionist Turn, Raises Export Risks for India: GTRI
India should brace for a broader tightening of US rules affecting technology services, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative, after Washington’s latest action against IT firms signalled a more protectionist posture. The think tank warned that restrictions could extend beyond green card sponsorship to H-1B hiring, skilled worker mobility and outsourcing, with direct implications for India’s services exports.
