March 14, 2014 โ China banned shellfish imports from most of the West Coast in December over concerns about contamination.
The move has cost the shellfish industry in Washington hundreds of thousands of dollars.
But there are signs of a thaw in the icy trade relations.
Chinese officials have agreed to meet with U.S. officials to discuss Chinaโs shellfish import ban.
On March 21st representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be in Beijing.
Theyโll be discussing Chinaโs remaining concerns about shellfish imports from the U.S. West Coast.
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