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Supreme Court Nullifies Trump Shrimp Tariffs, $902 M Refund.

5/1/2026

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In February, the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s shrimp tariffs unlawful and ordered a $902.7 million refund.
Diesel now costs $5.46 per gallon, about $2 more than a year earlier, leading many shrimp boats that burn 12,000 gallons to stay docked.
The Southern Shrimp Alliance says nearly $450 million of the refunds will go to India.
Joseph Rodriguez urged consumers to buy American shrimp, warning imported shrimp carry higher contamination risks.

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In February, the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s shrimp tariffs unlawful and ordered a $902.7 million refund.
Diesel now costs $5.46 per gallon, about $2 more than a year earlier, leading many shrimp boats that burn 12,000 gallons to stay docked.
The Southern Shrimp Alliance says nearly $450 million of the refunds will go to India.
Joseph Rodriguez urged consumers to buy American shrimp, warning imported shrimp carry higher contamination risks.