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Massachusetts oyster farmers face rising costs under Trump tariffs - The New Bedford Light

Summary by The New Bedford Light
Like hundreds of other oyster farmers across coastal Massachusetts, Dale Leavitt is in a bind. The co-owner of West Island Oysters, a retailer and wholesaler in Fairhaven, is facing the threat of rising operating costs under President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which could drive up prices for internationally made nets, cages, traps and other equipment. In his first 100 days in office, Trump has levied significant “reciprocal” tariffs on se…
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The New Bedford Light broke the news in on Monday, May 12, 2025.
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