Amish Shah Outlines Priorities to Combat Anti-Indian Hate

Congressman-elect Amish Shah announced that combating anti-Indian hate and reclaiming congressional authority over tariffs from the White House are his top priorities upon taking office on January 3. Speaking at a Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus event and in an interview with the Hindustan Times, Shah stated that anti-Indian hostility has increased more in the last six months to a year than he has seen in his lifetime.

Shah urged elected leaders to speak publicly against this hate and consider legal security measures for isolated community members. He linked the strain in U.S.-India relations to tariff disputes, noting that duties have hurt Indian American entrepreneurs and increased costs for American consumers. He intends to join the India Caucus to further his engagement with the community.

Shah, the first South Asian American elected to represent Arizona in the U.S. Congress, won Arizona's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 midterm elections with 52.4% of the vote, defeating Republican Jay Feely. Beyond trade and hate speech, he plans to prioritize healthcare affordability, corruption, water supply issues, and the general cost of living within his district.