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Rubio defends US green-card overhaul in New Delhi amid diplomatic pushback
world5 days ago

Rubio defends US green-card overhaul in New Delhi amid diplomatic pushback

On a visit to New Delhi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended revised green-card rules that require applicants to seek permanent residency from outside the United States, saying the changes are not aimed at India; New Delhi pressed that legal mobility should not be adversely affected, while an Indian tech founder urged workers in the US to consider returning home and a US spokesperson said high-skilled workers may be unaffected as the administration reiterates congressional intent.

via Semafor|
#diplomacy#green-card-policy#immigration-policy
Rubio’s India visit signals a reset in US-India ties ahead of Quad talks
world8 days ago

Rubio’s India visit signals a reset in US-India ties ahead of Quad talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India for three days (Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi) to discuss energy security, trade and defense with Indian officials ahead of the Quad foreign ministers meeting, seen as an effort to repair tense Modi-Trump-era ties and reaffirm Indo-Pacific commitments; the backdrop includes the DOJ dropping charges against Adani and a 30-day extension of a Russian oil waiver, moves viewed as boosting India relations amid ongoing energy and regional tensions (including India-Pakistan dynamics).

via Al Jazeera|
#energy-security#india#quad
world18 days ago

Trump’s Central Asia envoy bets big on deals and minerals

Ambassador Sergio Gor, a longtime Trump ally, serves simultaneously as U.S. ambassador to India and special envoy to Central Asia, using his close White House ties to broker roughly $25 billion in deals with five Central Asian countries and push U.S. access to critical minerals, aiming to counter China and Russia; analysts say handshake diplomacy helps, but long-term influence requires stronger institutional engagement and resources.

via Politico|
#central-asia#rare-earth-minerals#sergio-gor
US Grants Short-Term Waiver for India to Import Stranded Russian Oil
world2 months ago

US Grants Short-Term Waiver for India to Import Stranded Russian Oil

The US Treasury issued a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea to keep global supplies flowing, describing it as a short-term stopgap and saying Russia won’t gain significant financial benefit. Washington also expects India to eventually buy more US oil. Indian refiners have been buying Russian cargoes amid an oil crunch, with about 20 million barrels contracted so far, and state refiners continue talks with traders for prompt deliveries.

via The Guardian|
#energy-security#oil-market#russian-oil
EU-India trade deal moves forward amid U.S. stance uncertainty
business4 months ago

EU-India trade deal moves forward amid U.S. stance uncertainty

India and the EU announced a landmark free-trade agreement to reduce tariffs on more than 90% of goods, with India cutting duties in agriculture and autos and the EU easing tariffs on textiles, leather, marine products and jewelry—a long-sought deal that faces uncertainty from U.S. President Trump’s stance even as markets brace for a Fed decision and broader shifts in global trade.

via CNBC|
#business#global-markets#india-eu-trade-deal
Trump Considers Tariff Cuts on India as Sergio Gor Officially Sworn In as U.S. Ambassador
world6 months ago

Trump Considers Tariff Cuts on India as Sergio Gor Officially Sworn In as U.S. Ambassador

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a potential reduction in tariffs on Indian goods following Sergio Gor’s swearing-in as ambassador to India, signaling a possible move towards a trade deal amidst ongoing tensions over Russian oil imports and strategic ties. Despite Trump’s comments, data shows Russian oil imports to India remain steady, and India continues to strengthen its ties with Russia, complicating the US-India relationship. The appointment of Gor aims to expedite negotiations, but also raises concerns about diplomatic volatility.

via CNBC|
#diplomacy#india#tariffs
Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Industry Concerns
business8 months ago

Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Industry Concerns

Donald Trump's new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas threatens to disrupt Indian IT firms' US projects, impacting their margins and straining US-India relations amid broader immigration and trade tensions. The policy increase aims to curb abuses but risks backfiring by raising costs for US companies and encouraging them to expand their offshore operations in India. Major Indian tech firms are likely to challenge the move in court, as it affects their ability to deploy engineers in the US.

via Bloomberg.com|
#business#h-1b-visa#immigration-fees