US Senators introduce Shrimp Tariff Act to protect Louisiana industry against alleged unfair trade practices by India

32 Washington, DC [US], September 20 (ANI): Republican US Senators Bill Cassidy and Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced the India Shrimp Tariff Act to shield local shrimp and catfish farmers from India's allegedly unfair trade practices, specifically the dumping of cheap shrimp into the US market, a statement by Cassidy's office said. "People come from all over to try Louisiana gumbo, jambalaya, and shrimp and grits. That's because our shrimpers and catfish farmers meet high standards," said Cassidy. "By leveling the playing field, this bill protects Louisiana seafood and the jobs that depend on it." Senator Hyde-Smith said that Indian shrimp was…