Canned tuna from the Andean countries will not be allowed into the United States under the Andean Trade Preference Act, which has just been endorsed by the US Senate.
The House passed the bill last week and Congressman Falemavaega Eni Hunkin says the measure will allow the importing of tuna pouches from the Andean countries, but not canned tuna product. .
Falemavaega says he is pleased that unified efforts saved the Territory's canning operations.
