Troy Carter Pushes Trade Investigations to Protect Louisiana Sugar and Shrimp

About this episode

Congressman Troy Carter joined Talk Louisiana to discuss new federal trade investigations aimed at protecting Louisiana's sugar and seafood industries. Carter said Section 301 investigations would examine whether foreign countries engage in unfair trade practices that harm Louisiana producers. He argued that local sugar growers and shrimpers adhere to strict safety and production standards, while some imported products enter the market at lower prices, creating unfair competition. Carter also highlighted a bipartisan effort with Congressman Clay Higgins to support Louisiana's seafood industry and crack down on imported shrimp that may not meet U.S. standards. He said the investigations are…