by Isabella Zhong | Aug 14, 2013 | Business & Tech, Topics
WASHINGTON — Shrimp imports from Indonesia and Thailand will not be subject to anti-subsidy tariffs, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced Tuesday. The Commerce Department’s decision came just hours after the U.S. International Trade Commission held a...
by Rhyan Kronzer | Aug 14, 2013 | Business & Tech, Topics
Shrimp prices may be on the rise as the International Trade Commission heard testimony Tuesday from witnesses both for and against imposing duties on foreign shrimp importers. A final ruling is expected from the commission in Septemeber.
by Isabella Zhong | Aug 14, 2013 | Business & Tech
WASHINGTON — The future of the U.S. shrimp industry and a “way of life” in the Gulf region are threatened if the government doesn’t set duties on the large volumes of foreign shrimp flooding the domestic market, shrimp producers said Tuesday. The USITC is...
by Isabella Zhong | Aug 12, 2013 | Business & Tech, Topics
WASHINGTON — A new-look “Ben Franklin” will be making its long-awaited debut in less than two months. Originally scheduled for February 2011, the redesigned $100 bill’s launch was delayed by what the Federal Reserve said were “unexpected production problems” at...
by Isabella Zhong | Aug 12, 2013 | Business & Tech, Topics
Image Source: Creative CommonsOn average, Americans consumed 4.2 pounds of shrimp per capita in 2011, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service. WASHINGTON — Domestic shrimp producers find out Tuesday whether they will be one step closer to getting...
by Tanya Basu | Aug 12, 2013 | Business & Tech, Environment
WASHINGTON – During his June African trip, President Obama announced a $7 billion American investment in energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa, but critics say that is not enough if the U.S. wants to be a real player in the region’s energy future. Obama said the...
