Prof G Markets What the $100K H-1B Visa Fee Means for Big Tech + TikTok Deal Details Emerge
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Sep 23, 2025 
Peter Harrell, a former official at the National Security Council now with the Carnegie Endowment, analyzes the far-reaching economic impacts of Trump's proposed $100K H-1B visa entry fee, shedding light on who stands to gain or lose. Dan Primack from Axios dives into the evolving TikTok deal, revealing the stakes around its algorithm and the Murdochs' involvement. The discussion highlights the shifting power dynamics in media ownership and what it means for information control in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Policy Hits India Disproportionately
- About 75% of H-1B recipients are from India, so this policy has geopolitical and market ripple effects.
- The move rattled Indian markets and may complicate U.S.-India trade talks.
Waiver Clause Enables Political Deals
- The executive order allows the DHS Secretary to waive the fee for classes or firms.
- That creates room for negotiated carve-outs, possibly tied to trade talks with India.
Gold Card Sells Residency To Raise Cash
- The 'Trump Gold Card' fast-track green card sells residency for $1 million and routes revenue to the government.
- It echoes past investor-visa ideas but shifts funds to federal coffers rather than local investment.