AK SJR17

Requests the United States Trade Representative to prioritize securing China's compliance with purchase commitments for U.S. seafood exports under the Economic and Trade Agreement signed January 15, 2020.

Notes that U.S. seafood exports to China declined 44 percent in 2020 compared to 2017 levels, constituting a violation of China's purchase commitments.

Identifies Alaska seafood production as vital to the state's economy, with up to 80 percent of Alaska seafood landings by volume destined for export and state/federal fisheries providing 60 percent of domestic U.S. seafood supply.

Cites seafood's omission from the 2019 U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement as evidence that seafood has been overlooked or under-prioritized in trade negotiations.

Directs copies of the resolution to President Biden, Vice President Harris, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, and Alaska's congressional delegation.