“The United States has fundamentally changed its approach to engaging with the world, and this shift carries consequences across every domain. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said at the Carnegie India Global Technology Summit on April 11, “I believe the impact on technology will be particularly profound.” According to him the US is the largest economy and a key player in global tech innovation.
Yes, technology is no longer just an industry — it has become a powerful tool shaping America’s global influence and internal resurgence. The U.S. is changing its behavior—partly due to tariff policies—and this shift will impact every sector, from the economy and defense to diplomacy and trade.
Countries that depend on U.S. leadership, strategic partnerships, or access to American markets and technology are likely to feel the ripple effects most acutely. The new tariff have the potential to significantly change how the U.S. technology industry operates. Here’s a look at how the United States is asserting global leadership through its dominance in technology.
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Why The U.S. Still Rules Global Tech Race
The world recognizes the United States as the leader in the global tech landscape because of its widely praised innovation, strong infrastructure, and far-reaching influence. America is the home to the world’s largest and most influential tech companies including innovation, infrastructure and global influence. Furthermore, US also leads in the areas of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software development, and semiconductor design.
The US also have top universities, strong investor networks, and a startup friendly culture compared to other global competitors, especially in the Silicon Valley. This helps turn new ideas into successful products quickly. Additionally, America controls much of the digital world’s backbone like operating systems, cloud platforms, and semiconductor technology. This multifaceted dominance allows America to not only drive the digital economy but also exert strategic influence in geopolitics and global trade.
US Recession And Tariff Impact On India’s IT world
US President Donald Trump did not impose direct tariffs on IT services but there is a looming threat for the IT. Despite this, clients—especially in the manufacturing, logistics, and retail sectors—are adjusting to the new levies, which is putting pressure on Indian firms. More than half of India’s $190 billion in software exports go to the U.S., so the Indian IT sector is highly sensitive to changes in how U.S. companies spend money.
If businesses in the U.S. cut back on their tech budgets, it can directly affect Indian IT revenues. After former President Trump’s new tariff announcement, J.P. Morgan increased the likelihood of a global and U.S. recession to 60%, warning that reduced demand could further strain India’s tech exports. If the U.S. economy slows down or enters a recession, it hits companies like Infosys and Wipro harder. That’s because most of their business comes from U.S. clients, and unlike some global competitors, they don’t have a wide variety of clients across different countries to reduce their risk.
