<h1>US doubles shrimp tariffs on Indian exports, push for stronger local seafood market and support for fishermen</h1> A state fisheries minister addressed concerns over increased US tariffs on shrimp exports from India, emphasizing the opportunity to strengthen the domestic seafood market. The US raised tariffs on Indian shrimp from 25% to up to 50%, disrupting exports worth billions. The minister encouraged expanding local consumption to support farmers and fishermen, aligning with national self-reliance policies. He highlighted alternative export markets like Europe and Vietnam but prioritized domestic demand. Regarding a longstanding dispute over a major city fish landing dock, the minister assured no eviction of fishermen would occur and committed to resolving court-ordered modernization issues within 30 days. This dispute involves lease and rent payment conflicts between a state fisheries corporation and a port authority, with concerns raised about the impact on local fishing communities.