President Trump has urged American tech companies to prioritize hiring in the US, aiming to curb overseas job creation in countries like India and China. Speaking at an AI summit, he criticized "radical globalism" and called for a shift towards national loyalty within Silicon Valley. Trump's remarks signal a push to reclaim US dominance in AI, prompting concerns within the tech industry regarding global operations and supply chains.
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