Word: ecuadorian
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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There can still be hazards. Ecuadorian exports last year were up 62% in volume since 1979, but they increased by only 27% in value because the price of shrimp dropped an average of 80? per lb. Main reason: buyers were turned off by high prices and knocked shrimp off their shopping lists. American shrimpers, who still practice their trade in boats, do not like the lower prices and tough competition. They have been making protectionist rumbles in Washington for a tariff on imported shrimp, but thus far to no avail...