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Barabak: Trump can be hard to take. But his tariffs keep this fisherman afloat

January 11, 2026

Louisiana shrimper James Blanchard has expressed gratitude for President Trump's tariffs on imported seafood, which he sees as a critical support for the struggling U. S. shrimping industry. Despite being put off by Trump's brash demeanor, Blanchard acknowledges that these import surcharges have helped sustain his livelihood over decades of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

HOUMA, LA JANUARY 6, 2025 -- James Blanchard walks off his boat in Houma Louisiana on January 6, 2026. Blanchard is a third generation shrimp fisherman and is a Trump supporter. (Kathleen Flynn / For The Times)

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James Blanchard has been a shrimper for nearly 50 years.
He credits import tariffs as a lifeline for the U. S. shrimping industry.
Blanchard finds Trump's behavior irksome but values the economic support.
The tariffs have helped maintain his livelihood in a challenging market.

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Barabak: Trump can be hard to take. But his tariffs keep this fisherman afloat

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Barabak: Trump can be hard to take. But his tariffs keep this fisherman afloat

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