WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced the India Shrimp Tariff Act to protect Louisiana's shrimp and catfish industries from what they call India's dumping of cheap shrimp and produce into U.S. markets.

"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," Cassidy said. "By leveling the playing field, this bill protects Louisiana seafood and the jobs that depend on it."

"For too long Indian shrimp has been dumped on the U.S. market with minimal penalty or regulation, which has come at the expense of domestic shrimpers, processors, restaurants, and consumers. Senator Cassidy’s common-sense legislation will help put our domestic industry on a

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