<h1>Government engages US stakeholders over proposed $100,000 H-1B fee hike, warns impact on its nationals and trade</h1> A government said it is engaging with the US administration and stakeholders after Washington proposed raising the H-1B application fee to $100,000, a change expected to disproportionately affect its nationals who account for about 70% of recent H-1B issuances. The foreign ministry stressed that skilled talent mobility benefits innovation and growth, noted an industry comment period and ongoing embassy-level consultations, and reported ministerial discussions with US counterparts on trade and tariffs. Related departments are reviewing newly announced 100% tariffs on selected imports, while bilateral trade talks continue to address these measures.