Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:18am on 31 Aug 2025,Sunday India Global
A rising wave of anti-American sentiment in India has put major US brands—Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Subway, KFC, and McDonald’s—under pressure after former President Trump imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on Indian imports, citing its trade with Russia . Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has urged citizens to boycott these brands, calling the tariffs “political bullying” . Prime Minister Modi reinforced the call by promoting “vocal for local” and self-reliance . The movement echoes grassroots “swadeshi” ideals, though Indian leaders warn such boycotts may be impractical given US brand integration. (PC: NDTV)
