Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday raised concern over the “Halting International Relocation of Employment Act” or “HIRE Act,” introduced in the US Senate, saying it could have far-reaching consequences for India’s IT and services sectors.

In a post on X, he said that HIRE Act reflected a growing mindset in the US that white-collar jobs should not be “lost” to India, just as blue-collar jobs were “lost” to China. This protectionist sentiment could have far-reaching implications for the India-US economic relationship.

In a post on X, Ramesh said, “On Oct 6, 2025, Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio introduced a Bill in the US Senate titled ‘Halting International Relocation of Employment Act’ or ‘HIRE Act.’ The Bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.”

The Bill could sig

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