WASHINGTON (April 3, 2025) – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement of support after President Trump announced new tariffs on imported goods, which will directly benefit America’s seafood and agricultural producers.
“We are taking strong action to put America First,” said Congressman Higgins. “Unrighteous trade practices have disrupted fair market conditions and threatened American industry. I have encouraged the White House to levy significant tariffs on imported seafood and rice, and I support President Trump’s efforts to level the playing field and protect America’s domestic industry. Yesterday’s trade actions are a necessary measure.”
In February, Congressman Higgins sent an official letter to President Trump requesting tariffs and increased trade enforcement for seafood imports from China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. He also requested tariffs on rice imports from India, Thailand, China, Pakistan, and Vietnam.
The tariffs included a 10% baseline rate and higher rates for select countries. This includes an additional 34% tariff on China, 26% tariff on India, 36% on Thailand, 32% on Indonesia, 10% on Ecuador, 29% for Pakistan, and 46% for Vietnam.
