Tamil Nadu hotels to boycott U.S.-based beverages over Trump’s tariffs

Tamil Nadu hotels to boycott U.S.-based beverages over Trump’s tariffs

Tamil Nadu Hotel Owners Association said it may also log out of food delivery apps, such as Swiggy and Zomato, and instead migrate to a home-grown app.

Tamil Nadu Hotels’ Boycott of American Brands Hits Local Businesses

Chennai, Sept 5, 2025 – Hotels in Tamil Nadu have started boycotting American brands such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, KFC, McDonald’s, and food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato. The boycott is a reaction to US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods. While intended to protest the tariff, the move mainly affects local Indian franchise owners, not the US companies. Experts say the boycott may harm Tamil Nadu businesses more than the …

Tamil Nadu Hotel Owners Announce Statewide Boycott of U.S. Beverages Over Tariff Dispute - Saaz o Awaz

Hotel owners in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu have declared a statewide boycott of American soft drink brands such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, in protest of the recent hike in U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. The decision comes after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% duty on Indian goods — the highest in Asia — as part of ... Read More The post Tamil Nadu Hotel Owners Announce Statewide Boycott of U.S. Beverages Over Tariff Dispute first a…