US tilapia market faces supply crunch, price surge risk following Trump tariff

Hefty tariffs on fresh Brazilian tilapia threaten to disrupt US market, with suppliers warning of rising prices and weakened consumer appetite for the fish.

The US retail fresh tilapia market was surging, and then Trump stepped in.
The US retail fresh tilapia market was surging, and then Trump stepped in.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 15 July 2025, 20:43Updated 15 July 2025, 20:43
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