U.S. shrimp industry dwindling from decades of foreign competition
Shrimp are the quintessential Georgia seafood. But even though they’re ubiquitous on coastal menus, those shrimps often aren’t from Georgia. The shrimping industry has a long and storied history in the Southeastern U.S., but it’s in trouble. For decades, domestic shrimpers have struggled to compete with cheap foreign imports, and they’ve largely lost. Imported shrimp often cost $5 or less per pound. Wild-caught Georgia shrimp can go for more than $15 per pound. Some are celebrating the prospect of tariffs on foreign shrimp, while other shrimp experts are skeptical. Fewer than 200 shrimp boats are working the Georgia coast these days, down from around 1,500 in the early 2000s. Photos, links, more, <<CLICK TO READ<< 07:07
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