<h1>Ohio Governors Ban Use of Public Funds for Offshore Services, Affecting India-U.S. Trade Relations in IT Sector.</h1> In August 2010, the Ohio Governor issued an Executive Order banning the use of public funds for services outsourced to offshore locations like India. This was replaced by a similar order in June 2011 by the succeeding Governor, prohibiting state agencies from contracting services provided outside the U.S. The order also applies to subcontracted services. India has expressed concerns about the impact of such U.S. protectionist measures on its industries, particularly IT, during high-level bilateral discussions. This information was shared by the Indian Minister of State for Commerce and Industry in response to a parliamentary query.