Why seafood suppliers are suing over Trump's tariffs: The IEEPA lawsuits explained

Published on
January 6, 2026

Several seafood suppliers have filed lawsuits against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over its tariff program.

In this episode, we speak with SeafoodSource Executive Editor Chris Chase, who explains the reasoning behind these lawsuits, why they’re emerging now, and what they mean for the seafood industry. Then, attorney Vinicius Adam of VAdam Law – who filed a complaint on behalf of Netuno USA – offers a legal perspective on where these cases could be headed.

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