But some within the Indian government argued that Trump, once in power, might be pressured by American firms that benefit from hiring foreign workers into tamping down his rhetoric and softening his posture on visas.
Those expectations stood upended within days of Trump being sworn in. First, the new President issued an executive order banning the entry of nationals from seven countries for 90 days. Then, a draft order detailing planned action against foreign worker visas leaked from the White House.
