US EditionUSDA Launches New Office to Support US Seafood Industry
The office will help seafood businesses find programs and funding, while officials say fishermen have struggled to access USDA aid for years.
- The USDA opened a new Office of Seafood to connect producers with federal support and simplify access to government resources for the American seafood industry.
- This initiative follows President Donald Trump's executive order one year ago, which prioritized an "America First Seafood Strategy" to reverse the trend where about 80% of seafood consumed in the United States is imported.
- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated the Office will coordinate with the Department of Commerce "to ensure fishermen are integrated into USDA programs" and "to revitalize the American seafood industry."
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated the commitment "to supporting American fishermen, strengthening our coastal communities, and ensuring families have access to affordable high-quality American seafood," welcoming coastal lawmakers including Sen Dan Sullivan.
- The Office ties its mission to "Make America Healthy Again" nutritional policies, marking 50 years since the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act governing federal waters.
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