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Trump trade chaos spooks Indian IT clients and stalls GCC expansion plans

Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
Trump trade chaos spooks Indian IT clients and stalls GCC expansion plans

No tariffs yet, but plans are already being frozen

Even without tariffs, Trump’s unpredictable trade moves are unnerving clients and disrupting Indian IT’s expansion rhythms. GCC plans are being slowed as firms prepare contingencies, while worries over optics, rising costs, and potential work shifts toward Southeast Asia keep the sector tense. The result is a cautious, back-foot posture that could linger.

  • Unpredictable Trump actions are spooking Indian IT clients
  • GCC expansion plans are slowing amid uncertainty
  • Firms are drafting contingency strategies to manage disruptions
  • Concerns include optics, costs, and possible work shifts to Southeast Asia
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This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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