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In India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods
INDIA, AUG 11 – Indian consumers and political groups call for boycotts of U.S. brands after a 50% tariff on Indian goods, affecting about 55% of exports to the U.S., officials said.
- On Sunday, the SJM staged rallies in several Indian cities, urging consumers to boycott U.S. brands after Trump imposed a 50% tariff.
- On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order for reciprocal tariffs, imposing rates of 10 per cent on Indian goods, despite hopes for a trade deal.
- About 55 per cent of India's merchandise exports to the US will face a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff, Pankaj Chaudhary said in New Delhi.
- Even as protests persist, U.S. companies continue investing in India and have yet to report a clear drop in sales.
- This trend suggests deeper shifts toward economic nationalism in India, as supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi push for domestic industry growth amid trade tensions.
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Calls to boycott American goods grow in India
FROM McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, United States-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariff. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
India did not digest the 25% additional tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, one of the highest rates on the planet.
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Trump’s tariffs trigger boycott calls against US brands in India
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In India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods
From McDonald's and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, U.S.-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against U.S. tariffs.
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