During the AI Summit in Washington on July 23, 2025, President Donald Trump urged American tech giants like Microsoft and Google to prioritize domestic job creation over global hiring, particularly in countries like India.
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has been against US firms shifting parts of their business to different countries. And now, he has delivered a strong message to tech giants like Microsoft and Google, asking them to stop hiring talent globally, including in India.
Trump took the stage at the AI Summit held in Washington on July 23, 2025, to say that American companies should focus more on creating jobs at home instead of building factories in China or giving jobs to tech workers from India.
Donald Trump has previously asked the US companies to focus on the homeland as well. He criticised their globalist mindset, due to which a lot of Americans are not looked upon as well. The US president said that a lot of tech firms have made large investments outside of America, even after profiting from the American freedom. He also said that under President Trump, those days are over.
He said, ‘Many of our largest tech companies have reaped the blessings of American freedom while building their factories in China, hiring workers in India and stashing all the profits in Ireland, you know that. All the while dismissing and even censoring the fellow citizens’ right here at home. Under President Trump, those days are over.’
Trump also said, ‘Winning the AI race will demand a new spirit of patriotism and national loyalty in Silicon Valley and beyond Silicon Valley’. He concluded his statement by saying ‘We need US technology companies to be all in for America. We want you to put America first. You have to do that. That’s all we ask.’
In the event Trump signed three executive orders – one for a national strategy to boost AI development, another one urging the companies that get federal funding to develop AI to create politically neutral models, and the last one throws light on providing aid, export and full stack to American-made AI tools so that they can compete on a worldwide level.
Speaking at the event, Trump criticised what he called the tech industry’s “globalist mindset,” and said this approach had left many Americans feeling ignored. He claimed that some of the top tech companies have made profits using American freedom but have invested heavily outside the country. “Under President Trump, those days are over,” he said.
“Many of our largest tech companies have reaped the blessings of American freedom while building their factories in China, hiring workers in India and stashing profits in Ireland, you know that. All the while dismissing and even censoring their fellow citizens right here at home. Under President Trump, those days are over,” he said. “Winning the AI race will demand a new spirit of patriotism and national loyalty in Silicon Valley and long beyond Silicon Valley,” Trump said.
“We need US technology companies to be all in for America. We want you to put America first. You have to do that. That’s all we ask,” he added.
Trump signed three new executive orders related to artificial intelligence at the same summit. One of them outlines a national strategy to boost AI development in the US and reduce hurdles that could slow down the country’s progress. The plan, titled “Winning the Race,” aims to make America a leader in AI by speeding up the construction of datacentres and making it easier for companies to build the infrastructure needed for AI.
Another major order signed by Trump is aimed at companies that get federal funding to develop AI. These companies will now be required to build AI tools that are politically neutral. Trump made it clear that his government does not support what he called “woke” AI models. He accused the previous administration of promoting diversity and inclusion policies that, according to him, slowed down AI progress.
“We are getting rid of woke,” Trump said during the event, adding that AI models should be accurate and not influenced by ideology. The new rules will also apply to AI systems used by government agencies, meaning they must not be biased or politically driven.
The first order, called “Winning the Race,” establishes a national strategy for accelerating AI infrastructure development across the country. This includes expanding data centres and research facilities to boost America’s technological capabilities and maintain competitive advantage in the AI sector.
Trump’s second executive order addresses concerns about political bias in AI systems developed by companies receiving federal funding. The president criticised what he described as “woke” AI models, claiming the previous administration had prioritised diversity and inclusion over technological advancement.
“We are getting rid of woke,” Trump announced, emphasising that government-supported AI development should focus on accuracy rather than ideological considerations. This order aims to ensure that publicly funded AI tools remain neutral and serve practical rather than political purposes.
The third executive order focuses on strengthening America’s position in international AI markets. Trump outlined measures to promote American-developed AI technology exports while supporting comprehensive AI development within the country’s borders.
These initiatives are designed to ensure the United States maintains its leading position in the global technology race while reducing dependence on foreign expertise and infrastructure.
These policy shifts could significantly impact outsourcing relationships and international hiring practices. Indian IT professionals and outsourcing firms, which have long depended on contracts with American technology companies, may encounter new obstacles under these policies.
Should these measures be fully implemented, US companies might find it increasingly difficult or expensive to continue their current practice of hiring workers from countries like India. This could force a fundamental restructuring of how American tech companies approach staffing and operations.
Trump’s executive orders signal a clear intention to refocus America’s technology sector on domestic priorities. As part of his broader economic nationalism agenda, the president is treating AI development as a crucial area for job creation and innovation, expecting companies to contribute to national objectives rather than pursuing global workforce strategies.
This approach represents a significant departure from the globalised business models that have characterised the tech industry for decades. The long-term effects on both American employment and international technology partnerships remain to be seen, but the direction of change appears firmly established.
The emphasis on “America first” policies may reshape not only the domestic job market but also how American technology companies operate globally, potentially affecting international relationships and competitive dynamics across the entire tech sector.