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India Shrimp Tariff Act

3/13/2024, 11:57 PM

Summary of Bill S 2979

Bill 118 s 2979, also known as the India Shrimp Tariff Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address the issue of tariffs on shrimp imports from India. The bill specifically targets the shrimp industry in India, which is one of the largest exporters of shrimp to the United States.

The main purpose of the India Shrimp Tariff Act is to impose tariffs on shrimp imports from India in order to protect domestic shrimp producers in the United States. The bill argues that the current lack of tariffs on Indian shrimp imports has led to unfair competition for American shrimp producers, resulting in economic harm to the domestic industry.

If passed, the bill would require the US government to impose tariffs on shrimp imports from India, with the goal of leveling the playing field for American shrimp producers. The specific details of the tariffs, such as the percentage rate and duration, would be determined by the US Department of Commerce. Supporters of the India Shrimp Tariff Act argue that it is necessary to protect American jobs and ensure fair competition in the shrimp industry. However, opponents of the bill argue that it could lead to retaliatory tariffs from India and potentially harm diplomatic relations between the two countries. Overall, the India Shrimp Tariff Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of tariffs on shrimp imports from India in order to protect domestic shrimp producers in the United States. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain.

Current Status of Bill S 2979

Bill S 2979 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill S 2979 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2023.  Bill S 2979's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2979

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2979

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2979

India Shrimp Tariff Act
India Shrimp Tariff Act
A bill to increase the rate of duty on shrimp originating from India, and for other purposes.

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