US Bans Seafood Imports from Vietnam, Opening Door for Thai Exporters
The United States has suspended seafood imports from 12 Vietnamese fisheries since 1 January 2026 for failing to meet requirements under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), a move that could open the door for Thai exporters.
Effective January 1, 2026, the export of fishery products from 12 major Vietnamese fishing grounds to the United States has been officially suspended.
This disruption follows a formal decision by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to deny "comparability findings" for these regions, citing failure to meet...
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