Louisiana shrimpers say cheaper imports may bankrupt them this year  

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Louisiana’s shrimpers fear that this year’s season could mean bankruptcy for some and the end of a generations-long way of life. The Gulf of Mexico has plenty of shrimp, but the U.S. market is full of imports. While shrimp are on course to have a healthy population, industry leaders say it’s little comfort, according to

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