February 3, 2025
Maine’s industry braces for impact from new tariffs
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President Trump’s recent decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent on Chinese goods will affect many industries.
For the U.S. seafood industry, mainly focusing on lobstering, the new trade policies have sparked serious concerns about supply chain disruptions and economic consequences. Trump announced the tariffs on Saturday, February 1, and said they would go into effect on Tuesday, February 4.
According to an article posted by Reuters, the tariffs…
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Carli is a Senior Associate Editor for National Fisherman. She comes from a fourth-generation fishing family off the coast of Maine. Her background consists of growing her own business within the marine community. She primarily covers stories that take place in New England.
