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India renews lobbying contract with Miller

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026

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Market Impact

The contract renewal signals India's continued investment in lobbying to influence US policy amid trade disputes. It may help ease tensions and facilitate trade negotiations, but the impact is limited as the contract is a routine diplomatic expense.

government relations lobbying
Event Summary

India has renewed its lobbying contract with SHW Partners LLC, a firm led by Jason Miller, a close aide to President Donald Trump. The contract, signed on April 24, 2026, runs through April 23, 2027, with a monthly fee of $150,000. The firm provides strategic counsel and government relations support on policy matters before the US government, Congress, and other stakeholders. The renewal comes amid trade tensions between India and the US, including increased tariffs on Indian exports and additional duties over India's imports of Russian crude oil. Miller has lobbied senior Trump administration officials, including US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, to facilitate trade negotiations and other diplomatic engagements. India also hired Mercury Public Affairs, co-chaired by United States — White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, in August 2025.

Key Actions
90 India agreed to start talks United States
80 United States preparing to impose India
70 India renewed lobbying contract SHW Partners LLC
60 Stephen Miller lobbied officials
50 India hired lobbying firms Mercury Public Affairs
40 India urged cancellation United States
30 Stephen Miller met with officials Sergio Gor
20 Stephen Miller attended reception
20 India arranged media appearances Vinay Mohan Kwatra
Entities Involved
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India
India is the client, renewing the lobbying contract to advance its interests in the US.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 0.0
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SHW Partners LLC
The lobbying firm receives a $1.8 million annual contract to represent India.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Stephen Miller
Miller leads SHW Partners and leverages his ties to Trump to lobby on India's behalf.
Importance 85.0 Sentiment 5.0
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United States
The US is the country where lobbying occurs; trade tensions with India are ongoing.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Donald Trump
Trump's administration is the target of lobbying; his close aide Miller facilitates access.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Jamieson Greer
Greer, as US Trade Representative, is lobbied by Miller regarding trade negotiations.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Scott Bessent
Bessent, as Treasury Secretary, is lobbied on trade and sanctions issues.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Narendra Modi
Modi, as Prime Minister, spoke with Trump about the trade deal framework.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Howard Lutnick
Lutnick, as Commerce Secretary, is contacted by Miller for trade discussions.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Susie Wiles
Wiles, as United States — White House Chief of Staff, coordinates with Miller on trade deal announcements.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Sergio Gor
Gor, as US Ambassador to India, meets with Miller and hosts him.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Francis Brooke
Brooke, as Acting Assistant Secretary, is contacted by Miller on Treasury matters.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — United States Department of the Treasury
The Treasury Department handles sanctions waivers and is lobbied by Miller.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — United States Trade Representative
The USTR is involved in trade negotiations with India.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United States — United States Department of Commerce
The Commerce Department is involved in trade policy.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Relationships
India strategic partners ↔ United States India views the US as a strategic partner for defense, technology, and regional security, despite facing recent US tarif
India related ↔ Donald Trump
India related ↔ Jamieson Greer
India related ↔ Scott Bessent
India related ↔ Narendra Modi
India related ↔ Howard Lutnick
Stephen Miller related ↔ United States
Stephen Miller related ↔ Donald Trump
Stephen Miller related ↔ Scott Bessent
United States related ↔ Donald Trump
United States related ↔ Jamieson Greer
United States related ↔ Scott Bessent
United States related ↔ Narendra Modi
United States related ↔ Howard Lutnick
United States related ↔ Susie Wiles
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