Political lobist Jason Miller met US President Donald Trump at Washington DC amid tariffs dispute between India and the US. Miller is the same lobist who was appointed by the Government of India to strengthen his diplomatic access to the US administration a few months ago.

Miller shared his picture with Trump from the White House and wrote, “I spent a brilliant week in Washington. I met many friends and the most important moment of the week was to see the President in action.” Even though the official agenda of this meeting has not come out, time is very important. In fact, at present, Indo-US trade relations and tariffs are once again in discussion and the economic strategies of both countries are being closely monitored.

Miller, close to Trump and in controversy

Jason Miller has been close to Trump for a long time and was his leading media spokesperson in the 2016 election. He was to be made a White House Communication Director, but had to retreat due to personal controversies and allegations. He was accused of sexual harassment and controversies related to relationships. Despite this, he remained under Trump’s political realm and was a prominent advisor in both 2020 and 2024 election campaigns. In the year 2020, he founded the SHW Partners LLC and registered as a foreign lobist.

Miller’s contract with the Government of India

According to public documents, Jason Miller’s company Shw Partners LLC was appointed by the Government of India on a one -year contract in April 2025.

• Contract amount: $ 1.8 million (about ₹ 15 million)
• Monthly fees: $ 1,50,000
• Work: Help in strategic counseling and government relations for India with US government, Congress, think tanks, educational institutions and other stakeholders.

Why is this important meeting?

There is a tension between India and America about tariffs at this time. In such a situation, Jason Miller’s meeting with Trump and the Government of India make him a lobist is considered very important from diplomatic point of view.

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