US President Donald Trump has urged leading technology companies like Google and Microsoft to stop recruiting in India and prioritize hiring American workers. At a recent AI Summit in Washington, Trump emphasized a shift from a global hiring strategy to a more nationalistic approach in the tech industry. He criticized outsourcing and warned that the future of AI leadership would require “patriotism and national loyalty” from Silicon Valley.
Trump announced three new executive orders focusing on artificial intelligence and domestic workforce development. These actions are aimed at keeping high-skilled tech and AI jobs within the United States. He blamed “radical globalism” for outsourcing jobs and claimed that American workers paid the price as companies set up operations abroad.
For years, US tech companies have relied heavily on Indian talent, both for domestic operations under the H-1B visa and through offshore development centers. A pullback from India could lead to increased costs, reduced innovation speed, and significant shifts in workforce planning. This move may renew uncertainty for Indian professionals seeking US-based careers.
While American job seekers may benefit in the short term, industry experts caution that the US still faces a shortage of skilled tech workers. Leading tech firms argue that global expertise remains essential for driving innovation, particularly in advanced fields like AI and cloud computing. With policy changes expected, both companies and workers are preparing for a possible transformation in global hiring strategies.
