Commerce Secretary Lutnick Addresses Maine Lobster Tariffs, Promises Science-Backed Regulations
Last week, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick weighed in on pressing concerns for Maine's lobster industry, including US-Canada lobster tariffs and promising a commitment to "gold standard science" in future federal regulations impacting the state's staple seafood.
Lutnick went so far as to call the industry an “American treasure” that should be protected.
During the hearing, Lutnick was questioned by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), who highlighted how intertwined Canada and Maine are, noting the impact of tariffs on lobster, which is primarily processed in Canada, along with other...
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