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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Puts America’s Fishermen First and Secures American Seafood Dominance

  • The Trump Administration launched the America First Seafood Strategy & Seafood.gov to prioritize American fishermen, workers, & coastal communities from Alaska to Maine.
  • A new voluntary "U.S. Caught Seafood" label was announced to help consumers identify seafood harvested by American fishermen on U.S.-flagged vessels.
  • Over $5 billion in guaranteed loans became available to expand American meat & seafood processing facilities.
  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated the strategy ensures U.S. seafood future is built by American producers rather than foreign imports.
  • Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. noted that strong U.S. environmental regulations disadvantage local fishermen, but the plan aims to rebuild infrastructure & reopen markets.
  • Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins declared the strategy aims to stop foreign imports from undercutting American workers & to strengthen domestic production.
  • National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett confirmed the welfare of fishermen in Maine & Alaska is a key White House focus.
  • United Catcher Boats & the North Carolina Fishermen's Association praised the coordinated multi-agency approach to fixing long-term industry challenges.
  • The Alaska Marine Community Coalition & New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association highlighted the importance of investing in fishing communities & promoting sustainable, high-standard domestic catch.
  • The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association welcomed the focus on fleet modernization, port access, & financing for safer operations.
  • The National Seafood Association & Southern Shrimp Alliance applauded the plan's emphasis on rebuilding infrastructure, eliminating regulatory barriers, & supplying healthy, domestically-sourced protein.
  • The New England Young Fishermen's Alliance expressed excitement regarding career opportunities for the next generation of fishermen.
  • The Fishing Communities Coalition & Gulf of America Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance welcomed efforts to level the playing field, combat illegal fishing, & strengthen the seafood system from water to dinner table.
  • Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara emphasized the need to support local docks, cold storage, & processing to keep seafood value within communities.