Wall Street Journal editorial board praises judge's decision to relieve Alaska pollock 'commodities catastrophe'

Publication says the Jones Act only ended up 'helping American competitors.'

Alaska Judge Sharon Gleason's ruling allowing a temporary restraining order against US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) fines against American Seafoods and other companies along the pollock supply chain was a victory for American workers, according to the Wall Street Journal. The publication is owned by News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch — Alaska Judge Sharon Gleason's ruling allowing a temporary restraining order against US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) fines against American Seafoods and other companies along the pollock supply chain was a victory for American workers, according to the Wall Street Journal. The publication is owned by News Corp.'s Rupert MurdochPhoto: Mark Lennihan/AP

Published 12 October 2021, 18:01Updated 12 October 2021, 18:01

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