Shrimpers

Almost all imports into the U.S. are currently subject to a 10% tariff. Tampa businesses have conflicting opinions on whether they will help or harm their profitability.

When restaurants charge a premium for Gulf-caught shrimp — and pocket the extra profit by serving farm-raised imported shrimp — they're denying local shrimpers a fair income.

According to SeaD Consulting COO Erin Williams, “the domestic shrimping industry is hanging on by a thread at this point due to missed market opportunities.”