Trump lowers tariffs on India to 18%, potentially marking a key turning point in global shrimp trade dynamics.

게시됨 2026년 2월 5일

Tridge 요약

Core tip: U.S. President Trump announced that the import tariff on Indian goods will be significantly reduced from the previous 50% to 18%, a decision that has drawn high attention in the global aquatic trade sector, especially in the shrimp industry chain. As a country that has long dominated the U.S. frozen shrimp imports, the Indian shrimp industry has endured unprecedented tariff pressure over the past half year, and this policy adjustment is seen by the industry as an important "phased correction."

원본 콘텐츠

According to information released by Trump on his social media platform, the tariff reduction is directly related to the new round of trade arrangements reached between the U.S. and India. India has committed to reducing its procurement of crude oil from Russia and increasing energy imports from the U.S. and potentially Venezuela; in return, the U.S. has agreed to significantly reduce "reciprocal tariffs" on Indian goods and push for further concessions on tariffs and non-tariff barriers between the two sides. The policy adjustment took effect immediately, and it is particularly significant for India's shrimp industry, which is experiencing export pressure. During the tariff increase period, Indian shrimp products became one of the main aquatic products with the "heaviest tax burden" in the U.S. market. Data shows that from April to November 2025, the U.S. imported 90,591 tons of frozen shrimp from India, valued at approximately $756 million, but U.S. importers paid an additional ...

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