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ASA President speaks at briefing to address impacts of U.S. Trade Policy on $1.1 trillion sector

by American Sportfishing Association 23 Sep 2024 16:33 PDT
ASA President speaks at briefing to address impacts of U.S. Trade Policy on $1.1 trillion sector © American Sportfishing Association

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable hosted a virtual briefing (recording available here), gathering industry leaders to discuss the impacts of U.S. trade policy on the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation economy.

The panel, which included ASA President Glenn Hughes, detailed the economic and operational challenges facing their organizations and businesses as a result of ongoing trade uncertainty.

Learn more here.

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