路易斯安那州议员克莱·希金斯(Clay Higgins)敦促特朗普(Trump)通过新贸易协议保护海湾捕虾者免受印度廉价进口产品的影响。 Louisiana’s Congressman Clay Higgins urges Trump to protect Gulf shrimpers from cheaper Indian imports via new trade deal.

路易斯安那州议员Clay Higgins敦促特朗普总统保护美国虾业免受美国-印度新贸易协议的影响, 警告说降低关税会让市场充斥更便宜、农场饲养的印度虾。 Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has urged President Trump to protect the U.S. shrimp industry from the impact of a new U.S.-India trade deal, warning that reduced tariffs could flood the market with cheaper, farm-raised Indian shrimp. 希金斯在2月3日的信中对国内野生捕虾者,特别是海湾沿岸的野生捕虾者面临不公平竞争以及进口可能给健康和环境带来的风险表示关切。 In a letter dated February 3, Higgins expressed concern that domestic wild-caught shrimpers, especially in the Gulf Coast, face unfair competition and potential health and environmental risks from imports. 他呼吁进行更严格的检查,执行贸易法,支持立法以阻止不安全的进口。 He called for stricter inspections, enforcement of trade laws, and support for legislation to block unsafe imports. Higgins还要求美国农业部购买海湾虾供学校用餐和联邦食品方案,以稳定价格和支助当地渔民。 Higgins also requested that the USDA purchase Gulf shrimp for school meals and federal food programs to stabilize prices and support local fishermen. 在美国和印度之间正在进行的贸易讨论期间,该信与最高行政官员分享。 The letter was shared with top administration officials amid ongoing trade discussions between the U.S. and India.