Donald Trump applied 50 % duties on goods from India. This decision was justified by the government's continuation in the new Delhi purchases of Russian crude oil, despite the applicable international sanctions against Moscow. In response to the activities of the Trump administration In India, reluctance to products from the USA is growing.
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The imposition of additional duties by Donald Trump shook exporters and hurt the relations between New Delhi and Washington. India, the most populated country in the world, are a key market for American brands. Many of them developed very quickly to reach the growing base of wealthy consumers, many of whom remain enchanted by international brands perceived as symbols of promotion in life.
On Sunday, the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi issued a “special appeal” for independence from the USA. Modi emphasized that Indian technology companies produce products for the world, but “the time has come for us to give a greater priority to the needs of India.”
The Swadeshi Jagran Manch group, which is associated with Bharatiya Janat Modi, organized small public rallies on Sunday throughout India, Calling people to boycott American brands.
Customs are calling for a boycott of American goods
According to the Reuters agency, India is the largest market in terms of users of the MetsApp MetsApp application, and the Domino's network has more restaurants than any other brand in this country. Drinks such as Pepsi and Coca-Cola often dominate the store shelves, and people still They set up in queues when the new Apple store or the Starbucks cafe opens.
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The atmosphere is growing to buy local and abandon American products. Representatives Indian companies publish video in social media in which they call for supporting farmers And start-ups so that “Made in India” becomes a “global obsession” and to learn from South Korea, whose food and cosmetic products are known all over the world.
At the same time, in the shadow of anti -American protests, Tesla launched its second salon in India in New Delhi, and in Monday opening, officials of the Indian Ministry of Trade and the US embassy took part.
