American right-wing activist and vocal Trump supporter Laura Loomer has stirred controversy by claiming that former US President Donald Trump is considering a move to block American companies from outsourcing work to Indian IT firms. The claim comes amid ongoing trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Loomer alleged: “President Trump is now considering blocking US IT companies from outsourcing their work to Indian companies.” She followed it up with a provocative slogan: “Make Call Centres American Again!” — suggesting the move would eliminate the need for Americans to “press 2” for English when calling customer support.

The next day, Loomer doubled down, saying she was “excited” at the prospect of Americans no longer being connected to call center workers “who don’t speak English.”

**Push for Protectionism Gains Momentum**

Loomer’s claims come at a time when several conservative voices in the US are calling for tighter restrictions on outsourcing and remote work. Right-wing commentator Jack Posobiec (known as Jack Poso) recently urged the Trump camp to impose tariffs on remote workers based in foreign countries.

“Countries must pay for the privilege of providing services remotely to the US, the same way as goods. Apply across industries, levelled as necessary per country,” Poso posted on X.

According to reports, Trump’s former trade advisor Peter Navarro — a key figure behind the administration’s aggressive trade policies — gave the proposal a silent nod of approval with a “thumbs up.”

It’s unclear, however, whether Trump is seriously considering a full ban on outsourcing to Indian tech giants like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, or whether the idea is limited to introducing tariffs or new restrictions on foreign service providers.

**English and Indian Call Centers Back in the Spotlight**

Loomer’s comments have reignited long-standing stereotypes about Indian call centers and language barriers. But recent data paints a more nuanced picture.

According to Pew Research, about 84% of Indians aged five and older speak English proficiently. Of those, 28% use only English at home, while 56% speak another language at home but report speaking English “very well.”

In contrast, US Census Bureau data from 2023 shows that around 78% of Americans speak only English at home, with another 14% speaking a different language but claiming strong English proficiency.

**Trade Tensions Continue Beneath the Surface**

The outsourcing debate adds yet another wrinkle to the complex trade relationship between India and the United States. Despite recent warm public gestures between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unresolved issues around tariffs, market access, and services continue to loom large.

If Trump were to officially pursue restrictions on outsourcing to Indian IT firms, it could mark a significant shift in US-India trade dynamics and reshape how global tech services are delivered — particularly in sectors like customer support, software development, and IT consulting.

For now, Loomer's claims remain unconfirmed by Trump or his official campaign, but they signal a growing push among some on the American right to bring outsourced jobs back home — and possibly reignite a controversial political debate.