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investigation into unfair practices harming the American seafood industry. Our fishermen have long played a crucial role … supporting coastal communities, and ensuring a reliable domestic seafood supply. Louisiana’s shrimp industry has led the United
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R
such as meats, poultry, eggs, omega 3-rich seafood, nuts, seeds, full-fat dairy, olives, and avocados. Avoiding
filed legislation to protect Louisiana’s signature seafood industry and safeguard taxpayers from subsidizing foreign seafood purchases … Louisiana, seafood is a cornerstone of our economy and a way of life. My Buy American Seafood
energy for the nation, and catch the best seafood on earth,” Rep. Carter continued. “That
India included lower tariffs on Indian seafood. Rep. Higgins wrote, “The people of Louisiana and their coastal communities … depend on a vibrant wild-caught seafood industry that has sustained Gulf Coast families for generations. The reduction
correct the trajectory of spending. ADVOCATING FOR OUR SEAFOOD INDUSTRY Introduced H.R. 4800, the Fisheries Modernization Act, which
office will continue to advocate for agricultural and seafood industries
health threat. I have long maintained that imported seafood can be dangerous, and that stronger preventive measures … entering the country. Every shipment of seafood reaching our shores should meet the highest American standards of safety
calling for significant tariffs on imported rice and seafood from several additional countries. He continues to advocate
imported shrimp and protecting American consumers and domestic seafood producers. Imported shrimp accounts for roughly
representatives. From row crops to livestock, sugarcane to seafood, the message was unified and urgent: Louisiana agriculture needs
import facilities, ensuring that contaminated, unsafe, and mislabeled seafood imports do not harm American consumers. "This legislation will … protect Louisiana’s health and support our seafood economy,” said Rep. Carter. “By granting the FDA the necessary
health concern. This legislation would ensure that contaminated seafood imports don’t reach American consumers and cause harm … Foreign entities routinely violate FDA standards by contaminating seafood imports with harmful chemicals that pose a significant health
imported goods, which will directly benefit America’s seafood and agricultural producers. “We are taking strong action … White House to levy significant tariffs on imported seafood and rice, and I support President Trump’s efforts
been a strong advocate for Louisiana’s seafood industry. Most recently, in February, he sent a letter … Trump requesting tariffs and increased trade enforcement for seafood imports from China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. “America
Trump, requesting tariffs and increased trade enforcement for seafood imports from China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. “Domestic … country face significant challenges competing against foreign seafood industries that are heavily subsidized and engage in illegal dumping