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Donald Trump administration's tariffs have dealt a direct blow to Odisha's shrimp farming sector. Stretching from Ganjam to Balasore, Odisha's long coastline has been a hub for shrimp cultivation worth hundreds of crores. But the recent 50% tariff imposed by the US has shaken the industry, leaving farmers and traders struggling.
The steep tariff, first 25% and then another 25%, has triggered a price crash, with farmers now incurring losses of nearly Rs 20,000 per ton. In areas like Konark's coastal belt, the price of shrimp has dropped by Rs 20-30 per kilo almost overnight.
Odisha, with over 500 km of coastline dotted with thou...