Monday, April 7, 2025

West Coast WA farmers, seafood producers brace for Chinese tariffs as trade war deepens Seattle Times by Paul Roberts - April 4, 2025 Another day, another Washington state industry caught in the trade crossfire between the U.S. and much of the rest of the world. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/wa-farmers-seafood-producers-brace-for-chinese-tariffs-as-trade-war-deepens/

International China hits all US goods with 34 percent tariff, escalating Trump trade war Seafood Source by Chris Chase - April 4, 2025 China’s Ministry of Finance has announced 34 percent tariffs on all U.S. goods in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff order. https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/supply-trade/china-hits-all-us-goods-with-34-percent-tariff-escalating-trump-trade-war What grocery items may cost more due to Trump's tariffs? Seafood, coffee, olive oil, more' Probably almost half of the products in a supermarket will be affected by these tariffs, whether it's the entire product or just an ingredient," Food industry analyst Phil Lempert told NPR. USA TODAY by Jonathan Limehouse - April 5, 2025 Although President Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "Liberation Day" has passed, American grocery shoppers' wallets may soon feel the impact of the reciprocal tariffs imposed on several of the country's trade partners earlier this week. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/04/05/groceries-price-increase-trump-tariffs/82953625007/ Opinion Pursing policies to aid struggling commercial fisheries industry The Cordova Times by Rep. Louise Stutes - April 4, 2025 Dear Friends and Neighbors, I hope this update finds you well and in good spirits.First, let me say that I am proud to, once again, be part of a team in the House that will advocate for funding and policy that support our fisheries, the Alaska Marine Highway System, K-12 education, and other essential services that Cordova relies on. I am pleased to be the Chair of House Rules Committee, which is a key member of House Leadership. https://thecordovatimes.com/2025/04/04/stutes-policies-aid-struggling-commercial-fisheries/ FYI’s ComFish Alaska Scheduled for April 15-17, 2025 Kodiak is gearing up for the arrival of hundreds of visitors for the annual ComFish Alaska Expo and Fisheries Forums Tuesday, April 15th through Thursday 17th at Kodiak Marketplace. ComFish is the largest and longest-running fisheries trade show in Alaska. Kodiak is home to a diverse commercial fishing fleet, with more than 700 vessels homeported at its two harbors. Kodiak consistently ranks in the top 10 U.S. fishing ports for seafood landings and value. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/ComFish-Alaska-2025-Press-Release.html?soid=1113611784554&aid=5UFk953cDp8

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