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Navarro Amplifies Calls to Curb India IT Outsourcing as Social Posts Claim Trump Is Weighing Action

No formal action has been announced, with analysts warning any curb could hit India's IT sector.

Overview

  • Far-right activist Laura Loomer claimed on X that President Trump is considering blocking US firms from outsourcing IT work to Indian companies, adding "Make Call Centers American Again."
  • Conservative commentator Jack Posobiec proposed tariffs on "foreign remote workers," and White House trade adviser Peter Navarro reposted the idea on X.
  • News outlets report there is no confirmed policy and it remains unclear whether any move would involve tariffs on remote services or an outsourcing ban.
  • Coverage highlights potential losses for Indian tech companies and jobs in backend, support and technical roles if restrictions are enacted.
  • The discussion sits within ongoing USIndia tensions, including a reported 50% tariff tied to Russian oil purchases and recurring disputes over H‑1B visas.