Overview

• Washington’s total levy on Indian imports rose to 50% on August 27 after an additional 25% surcharge was imposed over India’s continued buying of Russian crude.
• Yoga guru Baba Ramdev called for a complete boycott of American companies, naming Pepsi, Coca‑Cola, Subway, KFC and McDonald’s, and argued such pressure would force a tariff reversal.
• Calls to shun U.S. products have intensified in India, with Swadeshi Jagran Manch rallies and commentary invoking a Swadeshi‑style consumer response.
• House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats criticized President Trump for singling out India while sparing larger Russian oil buyers, warning of damage to U.S.–India ties and costs to Americans.
• Indian government sources said communication with Washington remains open and consultations with exporters are underway, even as analysts flag risks to agriculture, textiles and pharmaceuticals.