Fair Trade in Pouch Tuna Act of 2005
Last action on Mar 10, 2005Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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The Fair Trade in Pouch Tuna Act of 2005 proposes to eliminate import taxes (tariffs) on tuna packaged in pouches from most member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). To qualify for this tax-free status, participating countries would be required to demonstrate and enforce internationally recognized standards for worker rights and environmental protections. For American consumers, this legislation could lead to lower prices and increased variety for shelf-stable tuna products while using trade incentives to encourage better labor and environmental practices abroad.
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