US & Canada

Georgia’s Shrimp Industry Struggles to Compete with Foreign Imports and Climate Change

Shrimp are a staple of Georgia's coastal cuisine, often celebrated in local festivals and featured prominently on restaurant menus. Yet a recent genetic testing study in Savannah...

The Economic Ripple Effects of US Tariffs on Vietnam’s Seafood Hub

Vietnam's seafood industry confronts a fresh hurdle as US President Donald Trump delays reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese goods for 90 days, excluding China, to allow for trade...

Closing the Net on Contaminated Seafood Imports

In a renewed effort to safeguard American consumers, U.S. Representatives Clay Higgins and Troy Carter have reintroduced the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act. This legislation targets a...

A Billion-Dollar Dilemma for American Shrimp

The United States has funneled over $1 billion into promoting shrimp farming abroad between 1998 and 2023, a move that some in Congress contend may breach federal...

Shrimp Wars Heat Up in America’s Gulf

Four months ago, Henry Barnes, mayor of Bayou La Batre, a beleaguered fishing village in southern Alabama, penned a plea to Donald Trump. The town, self-styled as...

NOAA Layoffs Threaten Future of U.S. Shrimp Industry

The United States ranks as the world’s sixth-largest producer of wild-caught seafood, an industry that sustains 2.3 million jobs and generates $321 billion annually. NOAA’s Marine Fisheries...

Shrimp Markets Diverge in Early 2025

In the opening months of 2025, the global shrimp industry finds itself navigating choppy waters, with consumption trends diverging sharply across major markets. The United States has...

Shrimp in the Crosshairs: Navigating Trump’s Tariff Plans

President Donald Trump’s upcoming “reciprocal tariffs,” set to be unveiled on April 2, have thrust the U.S. shrimp industry into a spotlight of hope and uncertainty. Dubbed...

U.S. Shrimpers Find Relief in Trade Ruling

The shrimping industry along South Carolina’s coast, battered by years of unfair competition, has finally found a reprieve. The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) recently ruled...

US Trade Commission Acts to Protect Domestic Shrimp Industry from Foreign Dumping

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has sided with the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) in a ruling against frozen warmwater shrimp imports from Ecuador, India, Indonesia,...

Shrimp Still Reigns Supreme in America’s Seafood Consumption

The latest report from the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) reveals a notable pattern in American seafood consumption: shrimp remains the reigning favorite on US plates. Despite a...

Vietnam Adapts to Trump’s Trade Rules

As Vietnam’s largest seafood export market, the United States presents both tantalizing opportunities and formidable challenges for Vietnamese fisheries, especially in the shrimp sector. With shifting US...

Lawmakers Demand Treasury Defend American Shrimp Industry

Three members of Congress—House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Representative Clay Higgins (R-La.), and Representative Troy Nehls (R-Texas)—have requested the U.S. Government Accountability...

Red Lobster Shelves ‘Endless Shrimp’—for Good

Shrimp aficionados heading to Red Lobster may find themselves out of luck: the iconic seafood chain has bid farewell to its much-beloved “endless shrimp” deal. CEO Damola...

The Shrimp Paradox: Popularity Amidst Economic Turmoil

Shrimp has firmly established itself as America’s seafood of choice, with nearly one-quarter of all seafood consumed in the country comprising this beloved crustacean. However, as the...

Prime Shrimp Expands Footprint at Whole Foods

Prime Shrimp has announced its expansion into over 200 select Whole Foods Market stores across the United States. This initiative aims to elevate shrimp consumption as a...

Higher Duties on Indian Shrimp: A Competitive Edge for Ecuador and Indonesia?

The recent decision by the US Department of Commerce (DOC) to impose a higher countervailing duty (CVD) on frozen water shrimp from India signals a stormy sea...

Louisiana Shrimp Festival Sets Standard with Authentic Gulf-Caught Shrimp

Recent revelations regarding the authenticity of shrimp served at prominent Southern seafood festivals in the United States have raised alarm among local fishermen and seafood advocates. Genetic...

New Leadership, New Strategy: Red Lobster Bids Farewell to Shrimp Excess

After a turbulent year, Red Lobster, one of America’s leading seafood chains, has put shrimp at the center of its latest transformation. The shrimp-heavy “Endless Shrimp” promotion,...

Vietnam’s Struggle with US Tariffs

The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) has tightened its grip on the imported shrimp market, announcing countervailing duties on frozen warmwater shrimp from Vietnam. This latest...

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