US lawmakers want to crack down on 'backdoor' Russian seafood imports

'While they have banned imports of US seafood, they continue to sell their catch, including large amounts of pollock caught by trawling, into our stores,' Alaska lawmaker Mary Peltola said of Russia.

Alaska Native lawmaker Mary Peltola held a listening session earlier this year over salmon bycatch. — Alaska Native lawmaker Mary Peltola held a listening session earlier this year over salmon bycatch.Photo: Salmonstate

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Published 20 June 2023, 23:15Updated 21 June 2023, 07:51