It's a message that might not be welcomed by many in the shrimp sector, but one that the sector needs to understand. De Haan explained that tariffs vary widely, and are often tied to the policies of the shrimp producing nations. Shrimp imports make up a major portion of US seafood consumption, and suppliers from Asia are among the hardest hit. According to de Haan, the scope of the tariffs is unprecedented. The administration views the tariffs as both a negotiating tool and a form of protection for American workers, de Haan added.