A.P. CM Naidu suggests adding shrimp to Indian Army’s menu amid U.S. tariff crisis
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged the Central government to include shrimp in the Indian Army's menu to support the struggling aqua sector. He highlighted the severe impact of U.S. tariffs on shrimp exports, which threaten the livelihoods of many farmers and workers in the state. Naidu has proposed several measures to alleviate the crisis, including increased working capital and negotiations with the U.S. for lower tariffs.
- ▪Naidu has written to Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal regarding the crisis in the aqua sector.
- ▪The U.S. has imposed a 50% tariff on shrimp imports, leading to a 60% tax burden on Indian exports.
- ▪Approximately 2.5 lakh aqua farmer families and over 30 lakh workers are at risk of losing their livelihoods.
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Suggesting that the Central government consider including shrimp in the food of the Indian Army, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has written to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to protect the aqua sector. He sought urgent intervention to address the crisis facing aqua farmers and shrimp exporters in Andhra Pradesh because of steep tariffs imposed by the U.S. on shrimp exports.The Chief Minister said the 50% tariff imposed by the U.S. on shrimp imports had resulted in an overall tax burden of nearly 60% on Indian exports, severely hitting Andhra Pradesh’s aqua sector. He warned that the State’s annual aqua exports, worth nearly ₹25,000 crore, could face heavy losses. Hike in tariff: seafood exports to U.S. drop by 25%Mr.
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