Closing Russian Loophole a “Long Overdue Win” for Alaska Fishermen
Groups ranging from the United Fishermen of Alaska to the conservation group Oceana lauded President Biden’s December 22 Executive Order closing a loophole that allowed Russian-caught seafood processed in China or other countries to enter the U.S.
“… President Biden signed an Executive Order expanding the U.S. ban on Russian seafood to include imports of Russian-caught seafood processed in third countries,” wrote Tracy Welch, Executive Director of UFA last week. “The ban applies to salmon, pollock, cod, and crab products harvested in Russian waters or by Russia-flagged vessels, ...
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