Brazil’s fishing sector is reeling after the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on select goods, part of President Donald Trump’s latest trade moves. 🛑🇧🇷 While other industries dodged the bullet, seafood processors and fishermen are scrambling to stay afloat.
CGTN’s visit to Brazil’s largest seafood plant revealed workers in ‘survival mode’—slashing costs, reducing shifts, and fearing layoffs. 🏭💔 ‘This tariff feels like a storm we didn’t see coming,’ said one employee, echoing anxieties across coastal communities.
With exports to the U.S. plunging, the ripple effect threatens thousands of jobs. 🚢⚡ Analysts warn the move could reshape global seafood trade flows, while locals hope for diplomatic solutions. Will Brazil’s iconic moqueca dishes soon cost more worldwide? Stay tuned. 🌍📉
