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Seafood industry comes out in support of TPP ratification
Media Release
May 11, 2017
Seafood industry comes out in support of TPP ratification
The seafood industry has welcomed Trade Minister Todd McClay’s announcement that Cabinet has decided to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Seafood New Zealand chief executive, Tim Pankhurst said the industry relies on trade, as does wider New Zealand.
“We exported $1.8 billion of seafood last year and free and open access to markets is critical for the industry.
“The ratification of TPP by the New Zealand government sends a strong signal that we continue to support the agreement despite the withdrawal of the United States.
“There are still very valuable markets for New Zealand among the remaining TPP countries and ratification is a show of faith in a future agreement that will be of benefit to the seafood industry.
“We commend the Minister and Cabinet for continuing to support exporters with access to global markets,” said Pankhurst.
Seafood New Zealand
Seafood New Zealand’s primarily focus is deepwater and inshore wild capture fisheries, but works closely with other sectors to ensure a thriving and sustainable seafood sector that is valued by New Zealanders and our trading partners.
New Zealand's seafood industry plays a key role in the country's economy, contributing around $2 billion in export earnings and employing more than 16,500 people, who provide New Zealand and the world with high quality, nutritious and great tasting seafood.
The seafood industry is committed to providing high quality careers in local communities through our sustainable and innovative provision of safe seafood.
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