Brazilian seafood sector warns of collapse without emergency aid as US tariff finalized

Industry leaders warn of mass bankruptcies and job losses as 50 percent US tariff on Brazilian fish exports is scheduled to take effect.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, known commonly as Lula, is under pressure to aid the the seafood industry in the face of tariffs. — Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, known commonly as Lula, is under pressure to aid the the seafood industry in the face of tariffs.Photo: Agencia Brasil

John Evans

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Published 30 July 2025, 21:28Updated 30 July 2025, 22:13

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