Delaware Gov Slams Tariffs, Eyes Indian Tech Ties
Delaware Gov Slams Tariffs, Eyes Indian Tech Ties
Delaware's governor opposes tariffs on India and skilled-immigrant limits, outlining plans to attract Indian pharma, fintech, and software firms as he eyes a first foreign trip to India.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has criticized tariffs on India and restrictions on skilled immigrants as bad policies, saying they run counter to the state's push to attract Indian firms.
In highlights of an interview, Meyer's Indian-American Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez said Delaware hopes to draw Indian pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, fintech, and software firms to expand in North America.
Meyer said his first foreign trip as governor will be to India, with a planned itinerary that includes Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, underscoring the seriousness of the partnership.
Patibanda-Sanchez pointed to Delaware's sister-state ties with Gujarat and the strength of the Indian-American community in helping cut through bureaucracy to close deals.
Officials frame Delaware as an ideal springboard for Indian companies seeking North American access, emphasizing opportunities in bio manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, materials manufacturing, engineering, fintech, and software.
The dialogue signals a broader push to align policies with business realities—reducing tariffs and easing skilled-immigration rules—to foster long-term collaboration.
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