特朗普的“H-1B新政”是对印度的又一次“精准打击”

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration's new regulation imposing a $100,000 entry fee for H-1B visa holders is a significant tightening of immigration policy, specifically targeting the Indian tech services industry, which holds over 70% of the H-1B visa share [1][2]. Group 1: Impact on Indian Tech Services - The $100,000 entry fee will have a devastating impact on India's tech services sector, forcing major outsourcing companies like Infosys to rethink their business strategies [1][2]. - The implementation of this policy has caused widespread anxiety among current H-1B visa holders, with many being instructed to return to the U.S. by a specific deadline to avoid indefinite detention [2]. - The new regulation expands the trade conflict with India beyond goods to include services, further complicating the economic relationship [2][3]. Group 2: Broader Economic Implications - The move by the Trump administration is seen as a part of a larger trade war strategy, potentially affecting not just profit margins for outsourcing companies but also the overall economic landscape for India [3]. - The U.S. has already increased tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 50% as a punitive measure for India's purchase of Russian oil, impacting various labor-intensive industries in India [2]. Group 3: U.S. Corporate Responses - U.S. tech and financial industries have several strategies to cope with the H-1B restrictions, including questioning the legality of the entry fee or seeking policy exemptions [4]. - Companies may also resort to acquiring smaller domestic firms in regions with a high concentration of skilled workers to replace foreign talent [5]. - There is a possibility of relocating foreign talent to countries like Canada, Australia, Singapore, or back to India, as companies look for alternatives to maintain their workforce [5].