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Right Owned by Independent News ServiceDid Trump’s immigration crackdown, H1-B policy miff Indian-Americans? What US midterm results reveal
What's behind this
The recent US midterm elections have turned the Trump administration into a ‘lame‑duck’ as the Republican Party lost control of Congress, prompting a Democrats‑powered House. Trade journalist D Ravi Kanth says the new Congress is likely to scrutinise Trump’s trade tariffs, slow India‑US trade talks and ease the harsh H‑1B immigration rules. In financial markets, the loss has affected global bond yields: falling crude oil prices and easing borrowing concerns have pushed yields lower in India and overseas. Indian investors are now considering how to respond to the lower yields.
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left · 2 outlets
Trade and geopolitical experts say that losing control of the U.S. Congress will push President Donald Trump to increase tariff pressure on India to seal a deal. Indian negotiators, for their part, will smell an opportunity
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center · 5 outlets
Trump's Republican Party suffered major defeats in its strongholds, including Texas, Georgia and Iowa, losing the governors' offices to Democratic candidates. Trump’s policies are being blamed by many as the reason for the loss - with tariffs and inflation in focus. The results are expected to have…
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right · 4 outlets
Donald Trump's restrictive immigration policies, H-1B visa crackdown and confrontational trade approach towards India are back in focus after the Republican Party suffered a major setback in the midterm elections . Specifically, the victories of Indian-American Democrats over several Republicans…
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Donald Trump's restrictive immigration policies, H-1B visa crackdown and confrontational trade approach towards India are back in focus after the Republican Party suffered a major setback in the midterm elections . Specifically, the victories of Indian-American Democrats over several Republicans…