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PublishedNovember 11, 2020
EU edges closer to eliminating tariffs on Maine lobster
A key European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly to advance a trade deal to eliminate import duties to Europe on American lobster.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2020
Maine fabrics manufacturer accuses Belarus of ‘dumping’ in U.S. market
The head of Auburn Manufacturing Inc. says her prices are being undercut by the European country's cheaper products.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2020
Our View: Cold storage could heat up international trade in Maine
The Portland Planning Board will consider a project that has statewide economic impact.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2020
Eric Trump tells Maine lobstermen: ‘We will never, ever let you down’
At a campaign event in Saco, President Trump's son touts his father's support for the iconic fishing industry as the reason Maine should vote to give him a second term.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2020
Feds to pay Maine lobstermen $50 million to offset trade war losses
Maine lobstermen are eligible for up to $250,000 each as part of a $527 million fishing industry bailout to help offset the impact of China's retaliatory tariffs.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2020
Gov. Mills joins call for Trump to lift tariff on Canadian aluminum
Mills has joined New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott in asking for the 10% tariff to be lifted, saying it hurts businesses and consumers.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2020
Our View: Challenges facing lobster industry should stay in the spotlight
The industry, besieged with short- and long-term struggles, got a lot of attention last week. It needs to continue.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2020
Commentary: Reality belies Republican convention’s glowing reviews for U.S. economy
Trumpenomics seems to have brought transitory and sometimes dubious gains at the expense of long-term growth.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2020
Lobster industry cheers trade deal that would lift EU tariffs
Maine lobster dealers predict an immediate boost in European sales, which will grow when air travel and restaurants bounce back from the pandemic.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2020
European Union drops tariffs on U.S. lobster
The decision will put the U.S. on equal footing with Canada in what had traditionally been a huge export market for American lobster.
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