U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to tech giants like Google and Microsoft, asking them to stop hiring talent from India and China. Speaking at a major AI Summit, Trump criticized American companies for outsourcing jobs and called for a patriotic shift in Silicon Valley's priorities. He also claimed credit for the ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, adding fuel to diplomatic tensions. Read the full blog to understand how Trump's new "America First" push could reshape global tech and India-U.S. relations.

In a sharp escalation of his protectionist stance, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a direct warning to American tech giants like Google and Microsoft — stop hiring workers from countries like India and China and start prioritizing American jobs.

Speaking at a high-profile Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit, Trump accused U.S. technology companies of betraying the nation by outsourcing critical operations overseas while benefitting from American freedom and resources.

“Too many of our companies have built their factories in China, hired their workers from India, slashed profits in Ireland — all while silencing their fellow citizens right here at home,” Trump said.

"Put America First" — Trump’s Message to Silicon Valley

The former and current President’s message was unambiguous: American technology firms must abandon what he called “radical globalism” and fully commit to a nationalist industrial policy focused on creating jobs and innovation within U.S. borders.

“We need U.S. technology companies to be all-in for America. Put America first. Those days of global outsourcing are over,” Trump declared to loud applause from his supporters.

India and China Named Explicitly

In a rare move, Trump named India and China directly, criticizing companies for relying on these countries for talent and production.

This marks a shift from previous diplomatic balancing acts to a more openly aggressive tone toward nations that have traditionally benefited from outsourcing by American multinationals.

Trump’s remarks take direct aim at companies like Google, Microsoft, Apple, and others — all of which have significant operations in India and rely on Indian engineers and developers for their global operations.

Operation Sindoor: Trump's Claim and Diplomatic Ripples

Adding to the controversy, Trump claimed credit for a ceasefire during India’s recent Operation Sindoor, suggesting it was only possible because of his intervention.

India, however, has not acknowledged any such role by the U.S. government, making Trump’s repeated claims diplomatically sensitive.

Pressure on Apple, Again

This isn’t the first time Trump has publicly pressured American corporations. He previously warned Apple against setting up manufacturing plants in India and threatened to impose tariffs if the company did not bring those jobs back to American soil.

His latest speech doubles down on that position — especially in the context of AI — where he sees national technological leadership as essential to American supremacy.

A Broader Message: AI Must Serve America, Not the World

Trump framed the global AI race as a matter of national survival, arguing that “winning the AI race will require a new spirit of patriotism and national loyalty.”

His remarks also criticized U.S. companies for profiting from America while failing to protect its strategic interests.

“You’ve had the blessings of American freedom. Now you must give back. We want you to stop hiring abroad and start building at home,” Trump said.

Donald Trump’s speech at the AI Summit signals a bold — and controversial — new front in his “America First” doctrine. By directly calling out India and China, and warning companies like Google and Microsoft, Trump has made it clear that global outsourcing is now political — not just economic.

While many American voters may welcome this assertive stance, tech leaders and international allies will now be watching closely to see whether these remarks translate into hard policy — and what it means for global talent flow in the age of AI.

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