Maine's Lobster Industry Squeezed by Canada Trade War Maine's lobster industry is facing a perfect storm of challenges due to the ongoing trade war between the US and Canada.
The situation is particularly dire for Maine's lobster fishermen, who have seen their exports to Canada plummet since Ottawa imposed 10% tariffs on US lobster imports in June 2022.
Impact on Maine's Lobster Industry Demand for Maine lobster has long been strong in Canada, with many Canadian markets relying heavily on imports from the Pine Tree State.