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US shrimp industry celebrates Trump tariffs on competitors as ‘crucial lifeline’

The Southern Shrimp Alliance has praised the move as leveling the playing field for shrimp sold in the US market

By Cliff White | April 3, 2025 15:38 BST

Shrimp for sale in Bon Secours, Alabama. Photo courtesy of Carmen K. Sisson /Shutterstock.

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