US government sets deadline for enforcement of Russia seafood ban

US seafood industry groups remain concerned the executive order will not be enough to stop all seafood originating from Russia entering the United States.

US President Joe Biden on March 11 issued an executive order prohibiting the importation of Russian seafood. — US President Joe Biden on March 11 issued an executive order prohibiting the importation of Russian seafood.Photo: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

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Published 16 March 2022, 12:00Updated 18 March 2022, 19:11