Seafood wholesalers sue Trump administration over China tariffs, unfair USDA 'bailout'

Lawsuit alleges Trump is showing monetary favoritism to one industry to the exclusion of others to ensure re-election support.

Three US seafood companies are taking aim at Donald Trump's USDA and trade war policies in a new lawsuit against the US Department of Agriculture. — Three US seafood companies are taking aim at Donald Trump's USDA and trade war policies in a new lawsuit against the US Department of Agriculture.Foto: Shutterstock

Rachel Sapin

Published 21 October 2020, 17:31Updated 23 October 2020, 17:45