Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:33am on 22 Mar 2024,Friday India Global
Senator Bill, a Republican from Louisiana, Cassidy argues against Indian shrimp in the US, citing forced labor and illegal antibiotics. His remarks follow a Whistleblowers Report on abuses at Choice Canning plant in Andhra Pradesh. Only three companies, including Choice Canning, shipped 12% of Indian shrimp to the US in 2023. Cassidy introduced bills to protect Louisiana's shrimp industry. Whistleblower Joshua Farinella alleged safety violations, including antibiotic use. Choice Canning denies shipping shrimp with antibiotics. India's aquaculture supplies 40% of US shrimp. Cassidy urges USTR action to safeguard American consumers.
