US government buys $22 million worth of West Coast seafood

US West Coast seafood producers say they continue to be impacted by a flood of cheap Russian surimi on global markets.

The USDA purchases are helping West Coast seafood producers mitigate market challenges. — The USDA purchases are helping West Coast seafood producers mitigate market challenges.Photo: Shutterstock

Rachel Sapin

Correspondent

Published 17 July 2024, 16:11Updated 17 July 2024, 18:11

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