Tough times for Tonga’s tuna trade

Tonga’s tuna export industry is coming to end with the nation’s only tuna exporter winding up operations after 22 years.

Tricia Emberson, who's also the secretary and treasurer of the Tuna Industry Association, blames the government’s 15 percent consumption tax for her decision.

Ms. Emberson told Radio Australia the tax makes it’s impossible to compete with other Pacific nations.

Click here to read the full story from Radio Australia >

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