[🇮🇳] BREAKING - Trump calls out India

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In India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods

From McDonald's and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs. India, the world's most populous nation, is a key mar

thefinancialexpress.com.bd

In India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods

Published :
Aug 11, 2025 13:57
Updated :
Aug 11, 2025 13:57

From McDonald's and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs.

India, the world's most populous nation, is a key market for American brands that have rapidly expanded to target a growing base of affluent consumers, many of whom remain infatuated with international labels seen as symbols of moving up in life, as per a Reuters report.

India, for example, is the biggest market by users for Meta's WhatsApp and Domino's has more restaurants than any other brand in the country. Beverages like Pepsi and Coca-Cola often dominate store shelves, and people still queue up when a new Apple store opens or a Starbucks cafe doles out discounts.

Although there was no immediate indication of sales being hit, there's a growing chorus both on social media and offline to buy local and ditch American products after Donald Trump imposed a 50 per cent tariff on goods from India, rattling exporters and damaging ties between New Delhi and Washington.

McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Amazon and Apple did not immediately respond to Reuters queries.

Manish Chowdhary, co-founder of India's Wow Skin Science, took to LinkedIn with a video message urging support for farmers and startups to make "Made in India" a "global obsession," and to learn from South Korea whose food and beauty products are famous worldwide.

"We have lined up for products from thousands of miles away. We have proudly spent on brands that we don't own, while our own makers fight for attention in their own country," he said.

Rahm Shastry, CEO of India's DriveU, which provides a car driver on call service, wrote on LinkedIn: "India should have its own home-grown Twitter/Google/YouTube/WhatsApp/FB -- like China has."

To be fair, Indian retail companies give foreign brands like Starbucks stiff competition in the domestic market, but going global has been a challenge.

Indian IT services firms, however, have become deeply entrenched in the global economy, with the likes of TCS and Infosys providing software solutions to clients world over.

On Sunday, Modi made a "special appeal" for becoming self-reliant, telling a gathering in Bengaluru that Indian technology companies made products for the world but "now is the time for us to give more priority to India's needs." He did not name any company.​

 

[Bilal9]

Oracle lays off 10 percent of India staff after Trump meet and OpenAI deal​

-India has long been a crucial base for Oracle, employing close to 28,824 people as of last year, spread across major hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Noida, and Kolkata.

With about one in ten staff members losing jobs, the impact is big, according to Data Centre Dynamics. Employees working across software development, cloud services, and customer support have reportedly been hit the hardest.

For many, the news came suddenly, leaving professionals without clarity on severance packages or future placements. Oracle has officially described the step as part of a “restructuring” exercise, but the sheer scale of the cuts has raised concerns.

-What makes the layoffs more controversial is their timing.

Just a few days before the job cuts were announced, Oracle chief executive Larry Wilson met US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office. According to people aware of the discussion, the agenda included domestic hiring, national data security, and technology partnerships.

Shortly after, Oracle announced a landmark deal with OpenAI, under which massive volumes of AI data will now be processed on Oracle’s infrastructure. Many in the tech industry believe the company is re-aligning resources towards the US market in line with Trump’s push to reduce offshoring and H-1B visa reliance.

 

[Bilal9]

In India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods

From McDonald's and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs. India, the world's most populous nation, is a key mar

thefinancialexpress.com.bd

In India, Trump's tariffs spark calls to boycott American goods

Published :
Aug 11, 2025 13:57
Updated :
Aug 11, 2025 13:57

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From McDonald's and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, US-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India as business executives and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's supporters stoke anti-American sentiment to protest against US tariffs.

India, the world's most populous nation, is a key market for American brands that have rapidly expanded to target a growing base of affluent consumers, many of whom remain infatuated with international labels seen as symbols of moving up in life, as per a Reuters report.

India, for example, is the biggest market by users for Meta's WhatsApp and Domino's has more restaurants than any other brand in the country. Beverages like Pepsi and Coca-Cola often dominate store shelves, and people still queue up when a new Apple store opens or a Starbucks cafe doles out discounts.

Although there was no immediate indication of sales being hit, there's a growing chorus both on social media and offline to buy local and ditch American products after Donald Trump imposed a 50 per cent tariff on goods from India, rattling exporters and damaging ties between New Delhi and Washington.

McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Amazon and Apple did not immediately respond to Reuters queries.

Manish Chowdhary, co-founder of India's Wow Skin Science, took to LinkedIn with a video message urging support for farmers and startups to make "Made in India" a "global obsession," and to learn from South Korea whose food and beauty products are famous worldwide.

"We have lined up for products from thousands of miles away. We have proudly spent on brands that we don't own, while our own makers fight for attention in their own country," he said.

Rahm Shastry, CEO of India's DriveU, which provides a car driver on call service, wrote on LinkedIn: "India should have its own home-grown Twitter/Google/YouTube/WhatsApp/FB -- like China has."

To be fair, Indian retail companies give foreign brands like Starbucks stiff competition in the domestic market, but going global has been a challenge.

Indian IT services firms, however, have become deeply entrenched in the global economy, with the likes of TCS and Infosys providing software solutions to clients world over.

On Sunday, Modi made a "special appeal" for becoming self-reliant, telling a gathering in Bengaluru that Indian technology companies made products for the world but "now is the time for us to give more priority to India's needs." He did not name any company.​

Boycott of US goods in India won't do jack squat of damage to the US economy. Indians hardly buy anything and there aren't enough Indians with any sort of disposable income to afford anything. Unlike what Indians tell foreign investors in India.

Efforts to conduct "jagran" (hasty revival) of Indian economy and businesses a la South Korea is laughable. Indian businesses neither have the discipline, nor the wherewithal and policy support from the govt. that SK businesses get.

Indian economy is more moribund with red tape than that of Bangladesh (for example) and not even as dynamic like the Bangladesh economy.

An illusion of economic progress

If an average Bangladeshi citizen is earning more than their Indian counterpart, what explains this illegal economic migration? An indicator of a more equitable income distribution and higher overall productivity, the per capita income does make the country more attractive to foreign investors...

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Per Capita Income​

• In 2020, Bangladesh's per capita GDP surpassed India's for the first time, attributed to:
  • Faster GDP growth in Bangladesh compared to India.
  • Higher population growth in India, diluting per capita income (both despite efforts to cook figures).

Economic Indicators​

• India:
  
  GDP growth is strong, but economic distress persists, especially among the educated unemployed.
  • High levels of income inequality, with a significant portion of wealth held by a small number of individuals.
• Bangladesh:
  
  Improved income distribution and productivity, making it attractive for foreign investment.
  • Lower poverty rates compared to India, contributing to a more favorable economic image.

Conclusion​

While India has a larger economy and is experiencing growth, Bangladesh has shown remarkable progress in per capita income and economic stability. This shift has led to increased attention on the dynamics of both economies, highlighting the challenges India faces in maintaining its growth momentum.

The Indian economy is dependent on exports to the US Market and not vice versa. With a 50% tariff rate - things look to be tough.

Feku brought it on with his bone-headed policies. Decisions to buy Russian crude, and throwing US relations under the bus with BRICS and de-dollarization were entirely his and his RSS cohorts'. This is what happens when you run a country with religious nutcases and attempt to BS with a propaganda machine. F*ck around and find out.

Feku's bull$hit stops at his mouth.

Thank you Feku, for f*cking up Indian economy once again.

 

[Egyptian]

@Krishna with Flute

 

[Krishna with Flute]

GDP growth is strong, but economic distress persists, especially among the educated unemployed.

• High levels of income inequality, with a significant portion of wealth held by a small number of individuals.

Ohhh Is it.

World Bank claims a drastic reduction in inequality in India. There is more to the story​

World Bank claims a drastic reduction in inequality in India. There is more to the story

The report predominantly emphasises administrative progress and aggregated outcomes, missing ground-level disparities in access, affordability, and inclusion, which are critical in measuring and understanding relative poverty

indianexpress.com

 

[Krishna with Flute]

@Krishna with Flute

I have told him many times not to compare BD economy with Indian economy. Atleast 15 Indian companies have market capitalization much higher than total market capitalization of BD. Alone Adani can purchase whole BD stock market many times. Ambani can do it many more times. However he keeps doing that without facts and figures or by quoting data of many year back.

 

[Bilal9]

Ohhh Is it.

World Bank claims a drastic reduction in inequality in India. There is more to the story​

World Bank claims a drastic reduction in inequality in India. There is more to the story

The report predominantly emphasises administrative progress and aggregated outcomes, missing ground-level disparities in access, affordability, and inclusion, which are critical in measuring and understanding relative poverty

indianexpress.com

All your reported stories come from media controlled by Modi and BJP, and are mostly fake. These reports are full of half-truths and doctored statistics, designed to make Modi's governance of India far better than it a actually is. Feku is what we call in Bengali Vishwa-Batpaar (Vishwa-Faker/Fraud).

It is even more apparent when people like Mamta chants in Vidhan-Sabha, "Modi-Chor! BJP-Chor!".



This is what AI says about your fake Indian "reduction in equality".


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The World Bank's claims of a drastic reduction in inequality in India have been met with skepticism, as they rely on consumption-based surveys that may underestimate true income inequality. Critics argue that these estimates are flawed due to methodological changes and the exclusion of certain data, raising questions about their credibility. thefederal.com theindiaforum.in

Overview of the World Bank's Claims​

The World Bank recently reported a significant reduction in inequality in India, suggesting that the country is now one of the most equal in the world, with a Gini index score of 25.5 based on consumption data from 2022-23. This claim has been widely publicized and celebrated by the Indian government.

Methodological Concerns​

Consumption vs. Income Surveys​

• Consumption Surveys: The World Bank's findings are based on consumption surveys, which typically show lower inequality levels. These surveys focus on household expenditures rather than income.
• Income Surveys: In contrast, income surveys, which are more common in wealthier nations, often reveal higher inequality. Critics argue that comparing consumption-based data with income-based data is misleading.

Data Limitations​

• The methodology used in the latest surveys has faced scrutiny. Changes in how data is collected and reported may have led to underreporting of wealth among the richest households.
• Critics highlight that the consumption data may not accurately reflect the true economic disparities, as it often fails to capture the spending habits of the wealthiest individuals.

Implications of the Findings​

The World Bank's assertion of reduced inequality has sparked debate among economists and policymakers. Many argue that the reported figures do not align with the lived experiences of many Indians, who continue to face significant economic challenges. The need for a more nuanced understanding of inequality, incorporating both income and consumption data, is emphasized to ensure accurate assessments of economic conditions in India.
The Wire thefederal.com

 

[Bilal9]

I have told him many times not to compare BD economy with Indian economy. Atleast 15 Indian companies have market capitalization much higher than total market capitalization of BD. Alone Adani can purchase whole BD stock market many times. Ambani can do it many more times. However he keeps doing that without facts and figures or by quoting data of many year back.

Krishan Dada - no one is arguing that the Indian population, market (and hence market capitalization) is larger than that of Bangladesh. Eight times larger. But richer, I'd say not.

However economic comparison is not illogical, as the per capita GDP nominal between both countries are basically at the same level (despite Indian claims of being Soopperr-Powerrr).
So then, by that token, Bangladesh is also chhota-Soopperr-Powerrr?

------------------------------------------------------------------BD-----------------India

GDP per capita--------------------------------------------$2689----------------$2878
GDP per capita growth------------------------------------6.74%----------------5.71%

​

Bangladesh three/four years ago, handily exceeded Indian GDP per capita, and it will do so again, since growth is higher. Bangladesh is just getting started on its path of growth. Dilli door ast.

Adani is a fraud and will be history very soon. He has been caught red handed by the US Dept. of Justice and FTC for market manipulation and "Nistaar" (disembarrassment) nahi hoga. They don't f*ck around, same as Trump. When Adani sinks, he will drag down Modi with him to the bottom, because he is Modi's financier.

 

[Bilal9]

These people don't call India to be dismantled in a vacuum. Clearly such thoughts have permeated the Western academia circles (because of Trump) and they do not see India's rise as a good thing. @Jiangnan your thoughts.

Funny thing is - Modi thinks that censoring this guy will stop this train of thought, when the opposite may happen.

The Government of India blocked the X (formerly Twitter) account of Austrian economist Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn on Friday after a controversial post in which he called to " dismantle India."

The account was disabled in India after the ministry of home affairs and ministry of electronics and information technology flagged the post and directed the Elon Musk-led social media platform to withhold its access in the country.

"I call to dismantle India into ExIndia. @narendramodi is Russia's man. We need friends of freedom for @KhalistanNet," Fehlinger-Jahn had written in a post.

The post came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit in Tianjin on Monday. Both leaders also held an hour-long bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the summit, and even shared a car ride to the venue.

Along with the remarks, Fehlinger-Jahn had shared a map depicting almost all Indian territories belonging to Pakistan, Khalistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. The screenshot sparked intense outrage among netizens, who labelled Gunther as a “troll". The government action comes following the outrage.

Earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi responded to a post that shared the screenshot, calling the remarks “insanity”. She also asked the MEA to take up the matter with the Austrian Embassy.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

All your reported stories come from media controlled by Modi and BJP, and are mostly fake. These reports are full of half-truths and doctored statistics, designed to make Modi's governance of India far better than it a actually is. Feku is what we call in Bengali Vishwa-Batpaar (Vishwa-Faker/Fraud).

It is even more apparent when people like Mamta chants in Vidhan-Sabha, "Modi-Chor! BJP-Chor!".



This is what AI says about your fake Indian "reduction in equality".


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The World Bank's claims of a drastic reduction in inequality in India have been met with skepticism, as they rely on consumption-based surveys that may underestimate true income inequality. Critics argue that these estimates are flawed due to methodological changes and the exclusion of certain data, raising questions about their credibility. thefederal.com theindiaforum.in

Overview of the World Bank's Claims​

The World Bank recently reported a significant reduction in inequality in India, suggesting that the country is now one of the most equal in the world, with a Gini index score of 25.5 based on consumption data from 2022-23. This claim has been widely publicized and celebrated by the Indian government.

Methodological Concerns​

Consumption vs. Income Surveys​

• Consumption Surveys: The World Bank's findings are based on consumption surveys, which typically show lower inequality levels. These surveys focus on household expenditures rather than income.
• Income Surveys: In contrast, income surveys, which are more common in wealthier nations, often reveal higher inequality. Critics argue that comparing consumption-based data with income-based data is misleading.

Data Limitations​

• The methodology used in the latest surveys has faced scrutiny. Changes in how data is collected and reported may have led to underreporting of wealth among the richest households.
• Critics highlight that the consumption data may not accurately reflect the true economic disparities, as it often fails to capture the spending habits of the wealthiest individuals.

Implications of the Findings​

The World Bank's assertion of reduced inequality has sparked debate among economists and policymakers. Many argue that the reported figures do not align with the lived experiences of many Indians, who continue to face significant economic challenges. The need for a more nuanced understanding of inequality, incorporating both income and consumption data, is emphasized to ensure accurate assessments of economic conditions in India.
The Wire thefederal.com

Do have any Islamic body which does such study? If it is there, I can quote that.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Krishan Dada - no one is arguing that the Indian population, market (and hence market capitalization) is larger than that of Bangladesh. Eight times larger. But richer, I'd say not.

However economic comparison is not illogical, as the per capita GDP nominal between both countries are basically at the same level (despite Indian claims of being Soopperr-Powerrr).
So then, by that token, Bangladesh is also chhota-Soopperr-Powerrr?

------------------------------------------------------------------BD-----------------India

GDP per capita--------------------------------------------$2689----------------$2878
GDP per capita growth------------------------------------6.74%----------------5.71%

​

Bangladesh three/four years ago, handily exceeded Indian GDP per capita, and it will do so again, since growth is higher. Bangladesh is just getting started on its path of growth. Dilli door ast.

Adani is a fraud and will be history very soon. He has been caught red handed by the US Dept. of Justice and FTC for market manipulation and "Nistaar" (disembarrassment) nahi hoga. They don't f*ck around, same as Trump. When Adani sinks, he will drag down Modi with him to the bottom, because he is Modi's financier.

Congratulations for being Chhota Super power.

 

[Vsdoc]

Do have any Islamic body which does such study? If it is there, I can quote that.

9 pointer.

I don't know why you persist.

Masochism?

 

[Jiangnan]

These people don't call India to be dismantled in a vacuum. Clearly such thoughts have permeated the Western academia circles (because of Trump) and they do not see India's rise as a good thing. @Jiangnan your thoughts.

Funny thing is - Modi thinks that censoring this guy will stop this train of thought, when the opposite may happen.

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The Government of India blocked the X (formerly Twitter) account of Austrian economist Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn on Friday after a controversial post in which he called to " dismantle India."

The account was disabled in India after the ministry of home affairs and ministry of electronics and information technology flagged the post and directed the Elon Musk-led social media platform to withhold its access in the country.

"I call to dismantle India into ExIndia. @narendramodi is Russia's man. We need friends of freedom for @KhalistanNet," Fehlinger-Jahn had written in a post.

The post came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit in Tianjin on Monday. Both leaders also held an hour-long bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the summit, and even shared a car ride to the venue.

Along with the remarks, Fehlinger-Jahn had shared a map depicting almost all Indian territories belonging to Pakistan, Khalistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. The screenshot sparked intense outrage among netizens, who labelled Gunther as a “troll". The government action comes following the outrage.

Earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi responded to a post that shared the screenshot, calling the remarks “insanity”. She also asked the MEA to take up the matter with the Austrian Embassy.

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India is just a toy for the West. But this toy has developed its own mind. It wants to break away from Western control. This makes the West unhappy.

 

[Egyptian]

India is just a toy for the West. But this toy has developed its own mind. It wants to break away from Western control. This makes the West unhappy.

Like Israel but Israel became a monster instead.