Trade

New law would charge fees for importing overseas seafood

The bill is being proposed by lawmakers in the US state of Louisiana, home of one of the largest domestic wild shrimp industries.

As a state, Louisiana produces more than 850 million pounds of seafood each year. But the industry says it is hurting from foreign seafood imports.
As a state, Louisiana produces more than 850 million pounds of seafood each year. But the industry says it is hurting from foreign seafood imports.Photo: Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board
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Published 28 March 2024, 16:25Updated 28 March 2024, 16:25