US government implements 'stopgap' measure to enforce ban on Russian-origin seafood processed in China

Officials are currently requiring self-certification that seafood is not coming in from Russia, but is that enough?

A revised US executive order will ban Russian salmon and other species from entering the US via China. — A revised US executive order will ban Russian salmon and other species from entering the US via China.Photo: Shutterstock

Rachel Sapin

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Published 2 January 2024, 21:08Updated 2 January 2024, 21:14