<h1>US Seafood Industry Fights Back: Tariffs Proposed to Protect Local Shrimpers and Restore Market Fairness</h1> Gulf coast shrimpers support tariffs to combat cheap imported seafood that has decimated their industry. Local fishers argue foreign competition using low-cost labor, fewer regulations, and cheaper production methods has reduced US shrimp market value by nearly 50%. They believe tariffs could level the playing field, help domestic producers survive, and ensure fair trade practices. Despite potential equipment cost increases, shrimpers see tariffs as a potential lifeline for their struggling businesses.