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EU Trade Committee Votes 40-2 to back EU-US Lobster Deal

The Maine Lobster Dealers’ Association (MLDA) welcomed the news today that the European Union Trade Committee voted overwhelmingly to advance the so-called “Lobster Mini Deal.”

MLDA expresses disappointment in USDA Seafood Trade Relief Program

The Maine Lobster Dealers’ Association is extremely disappointed in today’s announcement from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding their plan to rollout $530 million to solely support U.S. commercial fishermen under the Seafood Trade Relief Program (STRP).

EU eliminates tariffs on US lobster exports

The US lobster industry received news today that the EU will eliminate tariffs on US lobster exports, retroactive to August 1, 2020.

Maine Lobster Dealers Association

Thank you @SenatorCollins for urging @USTradeRep to uphold purchase commitments for US #lobster, #seafood. https://t.co/A5fQ6FOj4p
Apr 28, 2021, 2:58 PM
Maine Lobster Dealers Association

Build your career in the Maine lobster business! New FREE training program with @WCCC_Maine starting 4/22 4:00 PM!… https://t.co/lZAmzb4FMB
Apr 14, 2021, 6:47 AM
Maine Lobster Dealers Association

RT @RODAfisheries: "Fishermen worry about rapid pace of offshore wind development" in Maine - from @fredbever Maine Public Radio https://t.co/JXxJm6Dltd
Jan 8, 2021, 8:16 AM
Maine Lobster Dealers Association

We are happy to be at the forefront of research that benefits the entire lobster value chain with our colleagues at… https://t.co/5Sx60EFB98
Jan 7, 2021, 9:17 AM
Maine Lobster Dealers Association

Additional PPP, more funding for the US #seafood industry, accounts receivable debt forgivable expense under PPP, r… https://t.co/LtqfwfWO5N
Dec 23, 2020, 7:28 AM
Maine Lobster Dealers Association

Promising news for the US #seafood industry in the midst of the #COVID19 pandemic. We need to keep our workers safe… https://t.co/0qDHZIgXxV
Dec 2, 2020, 7:41 AM
Maine Lobster Dealers Association

With challenges come opportunities. For seafood, our challenges are clearly spelled out in this very comprehensive… https://t.co/5VMMgxDLWf
Nov 30, 2020, 3:35 PM
Maine Lobster Dealers Association

Only 20% of the $530 M from the Seafood Trade Relief Program has been paid out. @USDA let's work together to build… https://t.co/wk5kxG6WUp
Nov 30, 2020, 9:55 AM
Maine Lobster Dealers Association

“This piece of legislation is an offer: it’s not about #lobster for all. It’s about cooperation instead of confront… https://t.co/2ANJCwSpu3
Nov 26, 2020, 12:16 PM