On May 7, 2020, the President signed a new Executive Order promoting American seafood competitiveness and economic growth. This Executive Order will propel the United States forward as a seafood superpower by strengthening the American economy; improving the competitiveness of American industry; ensuring food security; providing environmentally safe and sustainable seafood; supporting American workers; and ensuring coordinated and transparent federal actions.
Specifically, the Executive Order calls for the expansion of sustainable U.S. seafood production through:
- More efficient and predictable aquaculture permitting
- Cutting-edge research and development
- Regulatory reform to maximize commercial fishing
- Enforcement of common-sense restrictions on seafood imports that do not meet American standards