Americans are crazy for shrimp. Much of it came from India — until now
Summary
The U.S. has significantly increased tariffs on Indian shrimp imports, affecting the flow of shrimp from India, a major supplier. This change is impacting workers in India's shrimp industry, especially in Andhra Pradesh, where many people rely on shrimp processing jobs.Key Facts
- Americans consume more shrimp than any other seafood, with about 5.5 pounds per person each year.
- India supplied about 40% of the U.S. shrimp with exports valued at over $2.5 billion in 2023-24.
- President Trump's administration increased tariffs on Indian shrimp to 50% as a response to India's purchase of Russian oil.
- Andhra Pradesh in India is heavily affected since 75%-85% of its shrimp exports went to the U.S.
- The shrimp processing industry employs over a million people in India and is a major economic driver with more than 240 processing plants.
- Many workers, like a woman named Sita, have lost jobs or had their hours reduced due to decreased demand from the U.S. market.
- Workers at processing plants face difficult working conditions and health issues, but the jobs are crucial as they offer the main source of employment in some areas.
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