Trump’s shocking policies impact India. Is it a kind of trade war?
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Donald Trump's recent policies are actually against India. His policies are impacting India. Trade tariffs, defense deals, Chabahar sanctions, pressure on Apple’s Indian manufacturing expansion, and more are part of his policies now.
Policies that are against India’s are:
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The American government is imposing 100% tariffs on India and other countries.
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The government has increased visa fees and has more restrictions for non-immigrant visa holders, which includes India also.
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Trump is against Apple's iPhone production in India. He urged Apple to manufacture the iPhone in the US only.
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The very recent India-Pakistan war,Trump claims that he used trade leverage to mediate a ceasefire between India and Pakistan in May 2025, which is actually not true, as it was a bilateral negotiation only.
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Trump recently ordered all the companies to stop hiring from India, which is again impacting India.
Talent or Threat
The rise of Indian-origin leaders in big corporate giants sparks a critical issue for Americans: as more Indians get top jobs in big companies, is it making things harder for American workers?
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