Torres Talks Shrimp: International Trade Impacts on the Domestic Seafood Industry

In this episode, host Derrick Kyle is joined by Blake Price, Executive Director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, for an in-depth discussion on the state of the U.S. shrimp industry. Blake provides an overview of the Alliance’s mission and outlines how the domestic industry has evolved over the past several decades in response to increasing foreign competition and shifting global market dynamics. The conversation further examines key international trade and regulatory issues impacting the industry, including FDA import screening, forced labor enforcement, and the role of antidumping and countervailing duty measures.