Ban on Chinese Seafood Imports Due to Forced Labor and Subsidies.
This bill establishes a ban on importing seafood and aquaculture products from China, starting one year after enactment. The ban remains until the US government certifies that Chinese fleets are not using forced labor, are not excessively subsidized, and will not be used in an invasion of Taiwan. This legislation may affect the availability and price of certain seafood items for consumers, while ensuring products meet ethical and security standards.
Key points
A complete prohibition on importing Chinese seafood and aquaculture products takes effect one year after the law is passed.
The ban will only be lifted if the US government confirms the absence of forced labor, excessive subsidies, and military use of the fishing fleet.
Financial sanctions and tariffs will be imposed on entities attempting to illegally transship prohibited Chinese seafood into the United States.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3417
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2023-12-06