Trade

'You're so lucky I'm president': Trump promises seafood industry lower tariffs, fewer regulations

Trump also appointed members of his administration to oversee lobster and trade issues.

Donald Trump announced he would work to remove tariffs on US seafood exports, in particular lobster from Maine, in a roundtable discussion on June 5. In addition, he named former Maine Governor Paul LePage to head up his new Seafood Trade Task Force.
Donald Trump announced he would work to remove tariffs on US seafood exports, in particular lobster from Maine, in a roundtable discussion on June 5. In addition, he named former Maine Governor Paul LePage to head up his new Seafood Trade Task Force.Foto: Tom Brenner/Getty Images
Published 5 June 2020, 23:42Updated 8 June 2020, 12:27
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