US President Donald Trump used his Labour Day proclamation to endorse a proposed $103,265 fee on H‑1B visa petitions, framing it as a measure to prioritise American workers. The politically sensitive visa programme, heavily used by Indian professionals, was placed at the centre of his message on jobs, tariffs and manufacturing.
T. Harish Rao criticised the Union Government over the US hike in H-1B visa fees and 25% tariffs on labour-intensive sectors, calling it a diplomatic failure. He urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to secure solutions for Indian students, professionals, and industries.
