NEW DELHI: A day after US President Donald Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) on Sunday condemned the move and termed it “US Bullying Tactics”.
A statement issued by the Polit Bureau of the party said that it strongly condemns the unilateral and vindictive measures taken by the Trump administration of the United States, which has imposed an exorbitant fee of Rs 88 lakh per H-1B visa holder.
“This new proclamation, set to take effect from September 21, 2025, is yet another example of the US using coercive tactics to further its own trade interests at the expense of other countries…This move comes on the heels of the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs and re-imposition of sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, a project operated by India, is clearly designed to exert pressure on India just as bilateral trade discussions resumed,” the statement read.
These actions amount to bullying, intended to force India to yield to unfair US tariff-related demands, the CPM further added.
The party also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that rather than resisting these strong-arm tactics, Modi has chosen to respond with vague sermons about the need for self-reliance. It sought a firm stand against such coercive and unjust actions from the Government.
The Polit Bureau said that India must refuse to succumb to US pressure and act decisively to defend the rights and interests of the Indian people.
“This escapist approach of the head of the state and equally pathetic response from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) are disappointing and humiliating for the country. The US proclamation restricting the entry of H-1B visa holders will directly and severely impact thousands of skilled Indian professionals, disrupting their careers and affecting the livelihoods of their families,” the party said.