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HT interview: ‘Can’t do anything nowadays without pushback,’ says Montana guv Greg Gianforte on India trip backlash

In a wide-ranging interview with HT, Gianforte brushed off the backlash, saying the visit had made significant progress despite the noise.

HT interview: ‘Can’t do anything nowadays without pushback,’ says Montana guv Greg Gianforte on India trip backlash

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte recently returned from a trade mission to India and Sri Lanka, facing backlash from online critics who took issue with the visit. In an interview with HT, Gianforte stated that the trip had achieved significant progress despite the negative attention. He engaged with Indian technology and pharmaceutical companies, aiming to attract them to Montana for investment.

India, with its vast market and growing economy, presents a valuable opportunity for Montana's agricultural, aerospace, and bioscience sectors. The visit aimed to deepen existing relationships and create new opportunities, with a focus on providing stable market access for Montana's agricultural exports and encouraging collaboration between Montana's universities and Indian researchers in various fields.

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