Maine Lobstermen's Association Fears Becoming 'Collateral Damage' in Canada Tariff War The ongoing tensions between US and Canadian lobster fishermen have simmered for years, but a recent threat from the US government could spell disaster for Maine's lucrative lobster industry.
The Main Lobstermen's Association (MLA) has expressed deep concerns that they will become "collateral damage" in a tariff war between Canada and the US.
History of the US Canada Lobster Trade Tensions Trade tensions between American and Canadian lobster fishermen date back to 2016, when NOAA and Fisheries and Oceans Canada disagreed over catch limits.