S. 5613, Protectionist Tariff with Inspection Rider. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a net cost — and names who bears it.
S. 5613 · Net cost
What it does
This bill imposes escalating tariffs on shrimp and crawfish imports from Ecuador, starting at 10% in 2027, rising to 20% in 2028, and reaching 40% by 2029, with per-kilogram fees added on top. It also requires country-of-origin labeling for cooked shrimp and crawfish, and dedicates tariff revenue to fund U.S. inspections of imported shrimp and catfish. The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative to renegotiate trade agreements to accommodate these tariff increases.
The analysis names U.S. shrimp producers and fishing industry — and 2 more groups — among the beneficiaries.
The cost
Tariff revenue ($0.10/kg under Section 5) is earmarked for shrimp and catfish inspections, creating a dedicated funding stream that bypasses normal appropriations — this may insulate inspection programs from budget scrutiny.
Transparency scores 85%. The analysis flags 1 rider and a medium warning level.
Who is behind it
Filed by Cindy Hyde-Smith.
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