<h1>Coalition Seeks Countervailing Duties on Shrimp Imports from India, Citing Unfair Subsidies; U.S. Agencies Investigate Claims.</h1> A legal petition was filed by the Coalition of Gulf Shrimp Industries on December 28, 2012, seeking the imposition of countervailing duties on shrimp imports to the U.S. from seven countries, including India. The coalition argues that government subsidies give Indian shrimp exporters an unfair advantage by allowing them to sell at lower prices in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission are investigating these claims. The Government of India has raised concerns about the U.S.'s protective measures and potential WTO inconsistencies, participating in consultations and hearings to address the issue.