US President Donald Trump , with a business approach, raised H-1B application fees to an eye-watering $100,000 to protect Americans' jobs — but did it backfire? According to a report from Reuters, industry insiders warn that Trump's move may boomerang as many US companies are pushing to shift high-value work to India, where global capability centres (GCCs) are already booming. According to the Reuters report, India is a host to over 1,700 GCCs, more than half the global total. India is famous for its booming tech industry, but now it is also a centre for designing luxury car dashboards, power drug discovery, and driving financial innovation. Economists suggest that Trump's visa crackdown could turbocharge this trend. "GCCs are uniquely positioned for this moment," Rohan Lobo, Del
'Gold rush' moment: Did Trump's H-1B fee hike backfire? US firms may shift high

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