On Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Norwegian government proposed a 40 percent tax on the profits of companies using the country's natural resources, including salmon farming.

The so-called resource tax would lead to a massive bottom-line hit on the sector. The news sent shares plummeting, and has been met with vocal opposition from salmon farming companies. However, it's unclear if the left-leaning government can be swayed.

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