US EditionModi urges Indians to get rid of foreign products amid strained US ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi promotes the 'Swadeshi' campaign to boost local manufacturing after the US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports, affecting trade relations.
- On September 21, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to prioritize buying Indian-made goods over imported ones in his national address, coinciding with upcoming consumer tax reductions.
- The call came amid deteriorating trade relations with the United States, where President Donald Trump introduced a 50% tariff on Indian imports, while Modi advocates for a self-sufficiency movement known as 'Swadeshi.'
- Modi asked shopkeepers to retail made-in-India products, arguing that supporting local goods will boost India's economic growth amid increased promotion of such products.
- He emphasized that many everyday items are imported without consumers realizing it and suggested that these should be replaced by products manufactured within India, encouraging people to prioritize domestically made goods.
- Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce, is planning a trip to Washington in the near future to engage in discussions focused on improving trade relations, as India’s vast population of 1.4 billion continues to be a key market for U.S. products.
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Modi Urges India to Boycott Foreign Goods
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to stop using foreign-made products and switch to local goods in a recent public address. This call comes after the U. S. imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports. Modi promoted the idea of “Swadeshi,” or made-in-India items, and encouraged his supporters to boycott popular American brands like […] The post Modi Urges India to Boycott Foreign Goods appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Modi urges Indians to abandon foreign products amid strained U.S. ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a public address on Sunday, asked citizens to stop using foreign-made products and instead use local ones, pushing for a self-reliant campaign as trade ties with the United States have soured.
Modi urges Indians to get rid of foreign products amid strained US ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a public address on Sunday asked citizens to stop using foreign-made products and instead use local ones, pushing for a self-reliant campaign when trade ties with the United States have soured.
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