Bahamian fisheries warn of “headwinds” as Trump tariffs threaten key exports

2026-02-24 - 10:04

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The country’s commercial fishing industry is bracing for potential economic fallout after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to raise global tariffs to 15 percent, with industry leaders warning the move could squeeze one of The Bahamas’ most vital export sectors just as a new season approaches. Adrian LaRoda, president of the