Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:42am on 26 Aug 2025,Tuesday India Global
The US has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian shrimp, pushing total duties beyond 60%, threatening India’s $8-billion shrimp export sector. Prices have already fallen by $0.60–0.72 per kilo and are expected to dip further, hitting farmers during the peak season for US buyers. With over 500,000 farmers directly and 2.5 million indirectly dependent on the industry, livelihoods are at stake. Hatchery operators report reduced shrimp larvae output due to uncertainty. Meanwhile, India-US trade talks remain stalled, with Washington criticizing New Delhi over ties with China and Russia, worsening the diplomatic and economic impasse. (PC: BBC)
