Hey fam, if you’ve been scrolling through your feed, you’ve probably noticed the buzz: calls to #BoycottUSA are catching fire in India ever since U.S. President Donald Trump slapped a 50% tariff on Indian goods. From McDonald’s fries to Coca-Cola fizz, and even your go-to Amazon deliveries and the latest iPhone drops, "Made in America" labels are suddenly under scrutiny.
Why the hype? 🇮🇳 For years, U.S.-based multinationals have been status symbols for upwardly mobile millennials and Gen Zers. Domino’s pizza joints outnumber any other pizza brand, WhatsApp (Meta’s hit app) runs our group chats, and Starbucks still draws crowds whenever they drop a discount.
Now, both online and offline, people are rallying behind the "Made in India" vibe. Manish Chowdhary from Wow Skin Science posted a LinkedIn video urging support for local farmers and startups—think K-beauty, but desi edition! 🌟
On LinkedIn, DriveU’s CEO Rahm Shastry dropped this hot take: “India should build its own Twitter, Google, YouTube & WhatsApp—just like China.” It’s bold, but shows how homegrown tech dreams are leveling up.
And it’s not only about skipping your morning Coke. India’s IT giants—TCS and Infosys—already power software for global clients. Now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the mic in Bengaluru, urging techies to prioritize India’s needs and turn "Vocal for Local" into more than just a slogan.
So, will you swap your next Amazon binge for a homegrown app? Trade that Red Bull for masala chai? 🌶️ Either way, the momentum is firmly "Made in India."
Stay tuned, stay curious, and keep rocking that desi pride! ✌️
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In India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods
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