New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigunayat criticised U.S. President Donald Trump's proclamation imposing a USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, warning it would directly impact India and describing it as a backward move for global talent supply.

"This is a regressive step in my view. And because India is the only country today which will provide talent to the face, so be it. Well, I think that this is an ongoing thing," Trigunayat said.

He added that Trump's decision was consistent with his political messaging, "I think it is in keeping with his various statements that he has been making ever since, especially to please his MAGA constituency. He has also been, you know, creating more difficulties with regard to his ...