Washington: As the Donald Trump administration restricts H-1B visas that overwhelmingly impact Indian tech workers, the US media on Monday reported that the visa crackdown has added a “fresh blow" to the US-India ties and created “new hurdles" for a speedy trade deal. “Trump’s $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications will predominantly affect Indians, who’ve made up more than 70 per cent of the visas in the past. The proclamation caused immense confusion over the weekend as it seemed to suggest that the order would impact the current H-1B visa holders who may face hurdles in returning to the United States. It will first apply in the next upcoming lottery cycle,” said a White House official. A White House Spokesperson also clarified that the policy would discourage companies from "spamming" the system.