Hey amigos, ever wondered what happens when India hits back at U.S. tariffs? 🇮🇳🍔
After President Trump slapped a 50% tariff on imports from India, a grassroots movement is calling on Indians to swap out their American favorites—from McDonald's and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple—for homegrown alternatives. 📱🥤
U.S. multinationals have long been shining symbols of global cool, with Meta’s WhatsApp leading the pack in India, Domino’s dominating pizza delivery, and Starbucks lines filling up for latte deals. But now, both online and offline, you can see #BoycottUS trending on feeds and at chai stalls across the country.
Entrepreneurs are stepping up, too. Manish Chowdhary of Wow Skin Science is rallying support for #MakeInIndia beauty and food brands, aiming to make them the next global obsession — kinda like how K-pop took over our playlists! 💄🌏
DriveU CEO Rahm Shastry is dreaming bigger: an India-made Twitter, Google, YouTube, WhatsApp and Facebook to serve the needs of Indian creators and users. 🚀
On the political stage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a special appeal in Bengaluru, asking tech firms to focus on homegrown solutions for Indian needs, echoing the spirit of self-reliance and innovation.
While only time will tell if sales of U.S. brands dip, one thing’s clear: India’s youth and business leaders are ready to remix the script and champion local talent. Stay tuned as the world watches this trade drama unfold! 🎬📈
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In India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods
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