Guyana gets ready to send catfish back to America after years of being banned from the lucrative market. US Ambassador Nicole Theriot says the two countries work together to end the export restriction that started in 2017. The ban crushed Guyanese exporters who lost access to a massive $1.8 billion annual market. America made stricter rules for importing catfish and seafood back in 2016. Guyana failed to meet the new requirements during the transition period.
The ambassador explains that Guyana must requalify under tougher American standards for seafood imports. Officials from both countries engage in multiple rounds of diplomatic talks to fix the problem. Theriot praises Guyana for taking every step that America requested during the long process. The qualification involves submitting responses to questions and answering follow-up inquiries from US authorities. The ambassador feels very hopeful that the situation will get resolved soon.
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha confirms that Guyana meets all necessary American standards for catfish exports. The minister wants the ban lifted quickly so his country can start shipping fish to America again. Diplomatic sources say the process moves forward smoothly between both governments. The potential return to the American market would bring major economic benefits to Guyanese fishermen and exporters. Catfish producers wait eagerly for final approval from US authorities.
The ambassador explains that Guyana must requalify under tougher American standards for seafood imports. Officials from both countries engage in multiple rounds of diplomatic talks to fix the problem. Theriot praises Guyana for taking every step that America requested during the long process. The qualification involves submitting responses to questions and answering follow-up inquiries from US authorities. The ambassador feels very hopeful that the situation will get resolved soon.
Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha confirms that Guyana meets all necessary American standards for catfish exports. The minister wants the ban lifted quickly so his country can start shipping fish to America again. Diplomatic sources say the process moves forward smoothly between both governments. The potential return to the American market would bring major economic benefits to Guyanese fishermen and exporters. Catfish producers wait eagerly for final approval from US authorities.
