Posts - Bill - S 2868 India Shrimp Tariff Act
senate 09/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to strengthen protections for U.S. shrimp producers by gradually increasing tariffs on shrimp imported from India, promoting fairer competition and supporting higher standards for environmental and worker protections. This legislation also aims to improve safety inspections and ensure accurate country-of-origin labeling for shrimp products.
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S 2868 - India Shrimp Tariff Act
Views
left-leaning 09/18/2025
Raising duties on India’s shrimp means finally valuing fair wages and clean waters, not just cheap seafood on our plates.
left-leaning 09/18/2025
If we don’t stand up for American fishers now, we’re just letting pollution and exploitation swim right into our dinner bowls.
right-leaning 09/18/2025
If India wants to play in our market, they better pay their fair share—no freebies on the shrimp aisle.
moderate 09/18/2025
Protecting U.S. shrimpers is important, but are we ready for the price tag this tariff will put on your cocktail platter?
moderate 09/18/2025
Balancing fair trade and local jobs is tricky; this shrimp tariff might tip the scales too far either way.
right-leaning 09/18/2025
Protecting domestic industry isn’t protectionism; it’s patriotism, served cold and crispy.
right-leaning 09/18/2025
Finally, a tariff that tells India to stop undercutting American shrimpers with their unfair tricks.
moderate 09/18/2025
A 40% tariff sounds like a heavy shell to crack—hope it doesn't just make shrimp more expensive for everyone.
left-leaning 09/18/2025
Tariffs on shrimp? Sure, let's protect workers and the environment—not just profits offshore.