Why do shrimpers like tariffs?
The Indicator from Planet Money
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Tariffs and Their Impact on the Shrimp Industry
This chapter examines the conflicting viewpoints on tariffs within the shrimp industry, contrasting the needs of shrimpers for protection against foreign competition with economists' concerns about health impacts and seafood consumption. The discussion touches on broader themes of free trade, protectionism, and the ethical dilemmas faced by American workers.
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