The International Trade Commission held a hearing in connection with Third Sunset Review to discuss antidumping orders of imported shrimp from India, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Five witnesses from shrimp processors in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida were present to relay storing about the continuing injury caused by increasing volumes of imported shrimp being dumped.

Despite an all-time low market share of 6.3% and extremely low operating margins, ASPA’s members remain united and committed to do whatever it takes to survive." said ASPA Board President, Trey Pearson. "We appreciate the Commission providing our members the opportunity to tell their stories in hopes that we continue to have some discipline on imported shrimp.”

Some U.S. Senators and Congressmen also weighed in with letters of support for the International Trade Commission. A press release from American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) tells us; Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has long supported the domestic shrimp industry in its battle against unfair trade, noting in his letter to the ITC that “[w]e must use every tool at our disposal to help these hardworking Americans remain competitive and endure that the rich tradition of this industry are passed down to future generations.” Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), as well as Congressmen Garret Graves (R-LA) and Randy Weber (R-TX) have also supported the industry’s efforts either through testimony or otherwise. Trey Pearson thanked the elected officials noting that “the shrimp industry is very fortunate to have the unwavering support of many elected officials who recognize its cultural and economic significance.”

Members of the Southern Shrimp Alliance joined the ASPA in support of antidumping orders and thanked the elected officials who submitted letters.

Source: KFDM