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Wittman, Pingree Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve Working Waterfronts
WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01.) alongside Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), today reintroduced the bipartisan Keep America’s Waterfronts Working Act, legislation to preserve America’s working waterfronts by creating a grant program and establishing a Working Waterfront Task Force at the Department of Congress. These resources would support coastal communities grappling with the climate crisis and preserve the character of coastal communities by protecting jobs, commercial activities, and public access to America’s coast. The legislation was passed in the 116
th Congress but did not receive a vote in the Senate.
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The European Union has finalized an agreement to eliminate tariffs on live and frozen U.S. lobsters, retroactive to Aug. 1.
The deal should substantially boost sales of Maine lobster to European markets. The agreement is expected to last for five years, with the EU taking steps to make it permanent, according to a news release.
“This is a step in the right direction for U.S. lobster businesses,” said Annie Tselikis, executive director of the Maine Lobster Dealers Association.
In years past, the European Union had been a top destination for American lobster, accounting for approximately 15% to 20% of annual lobster exports.