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Telangana CM Presses U.S. Delegation on Tariffs, H‑1B Fees as He Courts Investment for Vision 2047

He tied Telangana’s investment pitch to a warning that higher U.S. tariffs plus H‑1B fee hikes may blunt talent and capital flows.

Overview

  • Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met senior U.S. business, think‑tank and philanthropy figures in Hyderabad to discuss investment and policy ties.
  • He warned that recent U.S. tariff increases and a hike in H‑1B visa fees could harm both economies and strain people‑to‑people links.
  • He reiterated the Telangana Rising 2047 targets of a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and $3 trillion by 2047 as the state’s long‑term roadmap.
  • He sought U.S. industry support for the proposed Bharat Future City, positioning Telangana for China+1 diversification and inviting Fortune 500 participation.
  • He outlined ‘game‑changer’ projects and skills plans, including manufacturing zones, a dry port with seaport links, riverfront rejuvenation, metro expansion, and an AI university to upgrade GCCs into value centers.