Modi calls on Indians to boycott foreign goods

Modi's speech came after US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 50% tariff on imports from India. In response, the Indian government has stepped up its economic self-sufficiency campaign and called on citizens to buy locally produced goods, Reuters reports.

“Many of the products we use every day are foreign-made, we just don't know it... we must get rid of them,” Modi said.

The prime minister's supporters have already launched campaigns to boycott popular American brands, including McDonald's, Pepsi, and Apple, which are extremely popular in India.

Modi stressed that supporting domestic manufacturers will not only reduce India's dependence on imports but also promote economic growth. He also called on shop owners to focus on selling Indian-made goods.

In the coming weeks, Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Washington for talks aimed at easing trade tensions between the two countries.

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