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Shrimp farmers, peelers in Asia exploited by U.S. supermarkets for big profits, research finds

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A regional report focuses on shrimp industry in Vietnam , Indonesia and India , which provide about half the shrimp in the world's top four markets.

It found a 20-60% drop in earnings from pre-pandemic levels as producers struggle to meet pricing demands by cutting labor costs.

Supermarkets linked to facilities where exploited labor was reported by workers include Target, Walmart and Costco in the U.S ..

This story was supported by funding from the Walton Family Foundation . The AP is solely responsible for all content..

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92

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96

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formal

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English

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70

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