<h1>US-India ties strained by tariffs and proposed H1B fees, raising concerns for trade, immigration, and bilateral cooperation.</h1> US lawmakers said a proposed USD 100,000 fee on H1B visas and 50% tariffs on India hurt American businesses and threaten people-to-people ties; trade disputes and renewed US engagement with Pakistan were identified as key obstacles, and resolving tariff differences alongside calibrated diplomatic engagement was urged to preserve bilateral cooperation.