The Future Route For Europe’s Tuna Processing Industry

What will be the impact on European tuna producers and traders if President Trump puts his money where his mouth is and imposes a 25 percent tariff on EU imports? Is it a likely scenario now he has withdrawn the levies for Mexico and Canada after two days in force and postponed them to April 2?

The European Union already announced that it will take countermeasures if the levies are enforced. If certain sectors in the US complain, the chance is high the EU could be in the same merry-go-round situation as Mexico and Canada. How should tuna companies respond to this threat and what can the EU do?

This issue will be the topic of Session I: Supply Chain Restructuring and Duties at the European Tuna Conference on May 5 in Barcelona. Expert panelists will discuss the impact of trade protectionism on the global tuna supply chain. Will it lead to fragmented sourcing and increased regional processing? The volatility of Trump’s presidency and the impact on global markets will remain a hot debate topic.

Juan Luis Alonso Escurís, Vice-President of the Jealsa Corporation, will give his view on how to respond to global market changes and whether Jealsa is reconsidering its supply chain strategies and diversifying sourcing. Where does he see possibilities for the company’s growth as a processor and brand? Alonso, son of Jealsa’s founder, joined the company in 1983 as Operations Manager. He has years of experience in negotiating raw material purchases and has extensive industry knowledge. He has been the driving force behind Jealsa’s WeSea CSR program for responsible sourcing and sustainability policies.

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