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US seafood industry backs Russia seafood ban, but says clarity is needed on its impact

The US seafood industry is waiting for Biden's executive order to clarify if the ban would apply to Russian-origin products that are reprocessed in China.

Seafood industry leaders are urging Biden to include language that would ban Russian-origin seafood, similar to legislation recently introduced by Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski.
Seafood industry leaders are urging Biden to include language that would ban Russian-origin seafood, similar to legislation recently introduced by Alaska Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski.Photo: Lisa Murkowski
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Published 11 March 2022, 19:19Updated 12 March 2022, 12:31