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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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PublishedAugust 19, 2020
Maine delegation urges Trump to make good on lobster promise
President Trump issued a memorandum in June that called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to offset losses the lobster industry has suffered due to trade hostilities with China, and the deadline is Monday.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2020
Despite trade deal, U.S. lobster exports to China are down in 2020
China vowed to buy more U.S. lobsters, but year-to-date sales are 23 percent lower than in 2019.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
Jim Fossel: Trump deserves credit for standing up to China
Beijing is appropriately considered an adversary by this administration, which hasn't always been the case.
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PublishedMay 22, 2020
Maine importers urge lawmakers to suspend food-related tariffs
A 25% tariff on food and beverage products is adding insult to pandemic-related economic injury for local importers of gourmet foods.
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PublishedMay 22, 2020
Maine Voices: Maine manufacturing highlights importance of domestic supply chain
Preserving our manufacturing base protects our people – both in terms of public health and financial security.
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PublishedMay 8, 2020
Trump casts doubt on future of China trade deal
The president's remarks contrasted with statements from Chinese and U.S. officials earlier Friday that followed a phone call among the countries' top trade negotiators.
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