Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
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xCruzo Brief
Some commercial fishermen in Maine say they’re questioning whether the Trump administration is meeting the needs of an industry it has long courted. During his first term, Trump sought to build support by expanding fishing territory, taking aggressive trade steps and cutting regulations on the water. But fishermen have voiced frustration in recent months, citing high fuel costs, a trade war with Canada, and cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The administration has continued efforts to win backing through industry-friendly moves, including a promise in early September to reduce additional regulatory burdens in response to a 2025 executive order.
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