Standoff fuels supply fears in US red shrimp market

As Argentina’s red shrimp fleet sits idle during its peak season, US buyers brace for a supply squeeze compounded by ongoing tariffs and inflationary headwinds.

Argentinian red shrimp is exported to markets in the US, Europe and Asia. — Argentinian red shrimp is exported to markets in the US, Europe and Asia.Photo: The Image Party/Shutterstock

John Evans

Correspondent

Published 23 June 2025, 13:04Updated 23 June 2025, 13:24

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