US Shrimp Imports Surge Amidst Tariff Uncertainty: A Deceptive Boom for Exporters?
VIET NAM Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 06:30 (GMT + 9)
Despite looming tariffs under President Donald Trump, US shrimp imports have seen a consistent rise for seven consecutive months, reaching 340,955 tons in the first five months of 2025. This apparent boom, however, may mask a scramble by exporters to beat impending duties, raising questions about the sustainability of this growth, particularly for countries like Vietnam facing multiple tariff threats. The United States shrimp market is presenting a paradoxical picture: a sustained surge in imports despite an escalating tariff environment. In the first five months of 2025, the US imported 340,955 tons of shrimp, valued at $2.84 billion USD, marking increases of 15% in volume and 24% in value compared to the same period last year. This trend represents the seventh consecutive month of rising shrimp imports, even as uncertainties surrounding President Donald Trump's trade po... FULL STORY
