The move follows Cassidy’s efforts at a Senate Finance Committee hearing last week, where he secured a commitment from Treasury nominee Jonathan Greenstein to back Louisiana shrimp producers.
US Senators Bill Cassidy and Cindy Hyde-Smith have introduced the India Shrimp Tariff Act in Congress, aiming to curb what they describe as unfair trade practices by India that threaten Louisiana’s shrimp and catfish industries.
The proposed legislation seeks to counter the dumping of Indian shrimp into US markets, which the lawmakers argue undermines domestic producers. “By leveling the playing field, this bill protects Louisiana seafood and the jobs that depend on it,” Cassidy said, adding that local shrimpers and catfish farmers maintain far higher standards.
Hyde-Smith echoed the concern, saying that unchecked imports have hurt U.S. shrimpers, processors, and consumers. “This bill will put our domestic industry on a more level playing field,” she said. The move follows Cassidy’s efforts at a Senate Finance Committee hearing last week, where he secured a commitment from Treasury nominee Jonathan Greenstein to back Louisiana shrimp producers. Earlier this year, Cassidy and fellow Republicans introduced another bill targeting Indian and Chinese rice exports, underscoring a growing push against agricultural imports from Asia.