Canada excludes seafood from tariffs, sparing Maine’s lobster industry

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 815

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Canada reversed course on proposed seafood tariffs, easing concern for the impact on Maine’s lobster industry, which was facing a 25% import tax.

“Keeping seafood tariff-free protects our shared supply chain and avoids unnecessary economic harm on both sides of the border,” said Patrice McCarron, executive director of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, in a statement Thursday.

The association raised concerns about the proposed tariff earlier in the week, and said it would …

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