US Firms Face Backlash for Hiring Indian Workers Amid Trump's Visa Clampdown
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News18•14-01-2026, 19:37
US Firms Face Backlash for Hiring Indian Workers Amid Trump's Visa Clampdown
- •American companies like FedEx, Walmart, and Verizon are facing online harassment and boycott calls for hiring Indian-origin workers.
- •The backlash is fueled by anti-Indian sentiment and changes to the H-1B visa program, which predominantly affects Indian nationals.
- •Social media posts accuse US firms of an "Indian takeover," with racist slurs and threats, exemplified by a FedEx incident.
- •Monitoring groups confirm coordinated campaigns against Indian-American executives; advocacy groups report a rise in threats and online slurs.
- •Experts link the hostility to Trump's H-1B visa changes, including a $100,000 fee and wage-based prioritization, impacting Indian professionals.
Why It Matters: US firms face growing backlash and anti-Indian sentiment due to Trump's H-1B visa changes.
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