Chetna Kumar

Michael Deng, a Geoeconomics Technology Analyst at Bloomberg, and Chetna Kumar, a Geoeconomics Analyst specializing in India’s tech sector, delve into the implications of Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee. They discuss how this change will heavily impact U.S. industries that rely on foreign tech talent, particularly smaller firms. Chetna highlights a potential silver lining for India, suggesting that the fee could spur growth in domestic R&D and capabilities. The duo also debates whether this policy risks pushing specialized talent elsewhere and the broader geopolitical repercussions.