Modi called on Indian citizens to "abandon foreign goods" and use "domestic products"
On Sunday, September 23, Prime Minister Modi of India urged the public to stop using foreign-made products and instead use local products in a public speech. At a time when trade relations with the United States are deteriorating, he called for a self-reliance movement.
Since US President Trump announced a 50% tariff on goods imported from India, Prime Minister Modi has been urging citizens to use "Swadeshi" (Made in India) products. His supporters have launched a campaign to boycott American brands, including McDonald's, Pepsi Cola, and Apple phones, which were very popular in India.
This Monday, India began to widely implement a consumption tax reduction policy. Before that, Modi said in a national speech: "Many of the products we use every day are made abroad, and we just don't know... We must get rid of them. We should buy products made in India."
During his speech, Modi did not mention any country.
India, with a population of 1.4 billion, is a major market for American consumer goods, which are usually purchased through online retail platforms such as Amazon in the US. For years, the influence of American brands has penetrated into households across India.
Modi also asked shop owners to focus on selling products made in India, and he believes this will promote India's economic growth.
In recent weeks, many companies in India have increased their promotion of local products.
The Indian Minister of Commerce, Piyush Goyal, is expected to visit Washington soon for a new round of trade negotiations.
Source: DW
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