How tariffs are affecting Oregon’s seafood industry

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How tariffs are affecting Oregon’s seafood industry

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Published on May 20, 2025, 1:15:45 PM
Total time: 00:12:17

Episode Description

The West Coast seafood industry is caught in the crosshairs of tariff uncertainty. International orders have been canceled, which impacts Oregon workers. Industry leaders and Oregon’s Democratic Congressional delegation have asked the US Department of Agriculture to step in. Lori Steele is the executive director of the West Coast Seafood Processors Association. She joins us with details of the challenges facing the industry.

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