Hey fam, big news from PM Modi: he's urging all 1.4B of us to go full-on "Swadeshi" and swap out foreign faves for homegrown goodies 🇮🇳✨.
Here's the tea ☕:
The U.S. slapped a 50% tariff (aka an import tax) on Indian goods, and our PM thinks the best clap-back is to back "made-in-India" products. That means choosing local brands over McDonald's 🍔, Pepsi 🥤 and the latest Apple gadgets 📱.
Modi points out that lots of everyday stuff we buy comes from abroad—time to kick those out and support our own makers. Plus, buying local could give India's economy a real boost 🚀.
Across India, from Delhi markets to small-town bazaars, shops are stocking up on Swadeshi items, shining a spotlight on local crafts and snacks 🌶️🍪.
Also, starting Monday, big consumer tax cuts kick in to put more rupees back in our pockets and spark spending on local brands 💸.
Meanwhile, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is heading to Washington 🔜🇺🇸 for trade talks that could ease the US-India vibes.
So, are you ready to join Team Swadeshi? Lets hype Indian innovation & talent together! 💪🇮🇳
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Modi urges Indians to abandon foreign products amid strained U.S. ties
cgtn.com
