Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 6:21 AM

In the rapidly changing international geopolitical landscape, the relationship between two former strategic partners, India and the United States, presents a bleak picture. Indian policymakers have no clear strategy to deal with President Donald Trump's tactics of imposing economic sanctions through heavy tariffs on Indian products. The latest development in this regard is the H-1B visa issue. The U.S. administration has imposed a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, effective September 21, sparking widespread concern among Indian nationals, who are the largest beneficiaries of this program. Approximately 71% of H-1B visa holders are from India, primarily employed in technology companies...