Mobile Courant

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has expressed approval of the U.S. International Trade Commission's (ITC) decision to impose duties on imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The ITC's investigations found these countries have been illegally subsidizing and dumping shrimp into U.S. markets.

"This is a huge victory for the people of Alabama," stated Senator Tuberville. "Shrimping has long been a hallmark of Alabama’s fishing industry, and this rule enables our shrimpers to compete on the same level as our foreign competitors. I am excited to see the positive impacts this rule will have on our state and look forward to additional opportunities to support this crucial industry in Washington."

In 2022, Alabama's commercial wild-shrimp landings totaled 24.28 million pounds, valued at over $52 million. Shrimping remains the largest commercial fishery in Alabama and significantly contributes to the state's coastal economy.

Last year, Senator Tuberville co-sponsored the Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act aimed at protecting U.S. agriculture by establishing a joint task force between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative focused on agricultural trade enforcement.

Senator Tommy Tuberville serves Alabama in the United States Senate and is part of several committees including Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs, and HELP.