Obama softens his stance on offshoring

In India, president says that outsourcing can benefit businesses and workers in both countries

President Barack Obama this month took steps to allay concerns expressed by India's government and its IT industry that the U.S. would enact protectionist measures in response to fears that offshoring is a cause of American job losses .

Indian leaders have been on edge since Congress raised the fees for H-1B visas , and many midterm election candidates pummeled opponents for apparently supporting outsourcing.

During a visit to India earlier this month, Obama described the perception that Indian call centers and back-office operations threaten U.S. jobs as an old stereotype that ignores the reality that trade between the countries creates jobs in both nations.

President Barack Obama this month took steps to allay concerns expressed by India's government and its IT industry that the U.S. would enact protectionist measures in response to fears that offshoring is a cause of American job losses .

Indian leaders have been on edge since Congress raised the fees for H-1B visas , and many midterm election candidates pummeled opponents for apparently supporting outsourcing.

During a visit to India earlier this month, Obama described the perception that Indian call centers and back-office operations threaten U.S. jobs as an old stereotype that ignores the reality that trade between the countries creates jobs in both nations.

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