Hyderabad, Aug. 2 -- Andhra Pradesh is weighing its options to safeguard the interests of the state's aqua farmers following the US decision to impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Saturday.

Speaking publicly on the issue for the first time since US President Donald Trump announced the tariff hike, Naidu acknowledged the likely financial strain on the state's aquaculture sector.

Naidu said the matter is under active consideration and discussions with farmers would be held within the next couple of days to draw up a concrete action plan.

The chief minister also announced an increase in financial support to the fishing community.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that the we...