Gianforte Continues India Trip, Faces Criticism Back Home
The mission will meet Indian leaders and promote Montana exports as India bought more than $14 million in state goods in 2025, officials said.
- On Monday, October 5, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte arrived in India leading a delegation of more than 30 representatives to strengthen trade and business partnerships.
- As the largest U.S. producer of chickpeas and lentils, Montana seeks to capitalize on India's status as the world's largest importer of these essential pulse crops.
- Resident Lukas Schubert criticized the mission on social media, stating Montana does not need more foreign workers and students and calling to put Montanans first.
- The Governor's office explicitly denied the mission aims to increase immigration, stating its goals include opening markets for Montana businesses and agricultural producers.
- After India, the delegation will travel to Sri Lanka to support the Montana National Guard's ongoing partnership focused on disaster response and military education.
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Gianforte continues India trip, faces criticism back home
HELENA, Mont. - Things are relatively quiet here in the east wing of the Montana State Capitol, with Gov. Greg Gianforte overseas on a trade and diplomatic mission to India. The governor has touted it as an emerging market and…
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More than 30 people joined Gianforte for the India delegation, including state officials, technology and manufacturing leaders and agricultural producers.
Not now daal-ing, says MAGA, as Montana governor comes to India to sell pulses
Montana's Governor Greg Gianforte is heading a delegation to India to promote agricultural exports. The focus is on selling lentils, peas, and chickpeas to the world's largest consumer of pulses. This trip highlights the growing tension within the Republican party regarding international trade and immigration. Many in the GOP criticize Gianforte's outreach to India amidst concerns about jobs for Americans.
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