How India bounced back from the US's 50% seafood tariff
When the US hit Indian seafood with a steep 50% tariff in August 2025, it put a big chunk of India's $7.45 billion seafood exports at risk—especially since the US alone bought $2.71 billion worth.
Instead of panicking, India switched gears: it encouraged people at home to eat more shrimp and quickly found new buyers overseas.
Why this matters for India's future
Andhra Pradesh, which drives most of India's shrimp exports, felt the pinch first as factories paused work.
But thanks to some smart moves—like tapping into Australia after an eight-year ban, getting back into the EU market, and almost sealing deals with Russia—India's seafood industry is now less dependent on any one country.
This shift provided relief to the industry and set up Indian seafood for steady growth, no matter what happens next with US trade talks.