SBA backs Trump move to reopen Pacific fishing grounds for U.S. commercial fleets
Federal support for the U.S. seafood sector is expanding after President Donald J. Trump restores commercial fishing access in three Pacific marine national monuments. The move reopens nearly half a million square miles to U.S.-flagged vessels and is framed by the administration as a boost for small fishing businesses, domestic seafood supply and coastal economies.
Highlights
- The Trump administration lifted restrictions on three Pacific marine national monuments, reopening key fishing grounds to U.S. commercial fleets.
- SBA and its Office of Advocacy state the move strengthens the U.S. seafood supply chain, benefits small fishing businesses, and supports lower grocery costs.
- President Trump's proclamation under Executive Order 14276 directs agencies to roll back regulations viewed as burdensome for commercial fishing, aquaculture, and fish processing.
Policy shift opens protected Pacific waters
As reported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the agency and the Office of Advocacy are praising Trump's action to lift blanket restrictions that had kept American commercial boats out of the three Pacific marine national monuments.The administration says the change allows U.S.-flagged vessels back into productive fishing grounds, strengthens the domestic seafood supply chain and gives American fishermen a fairer competitive position against foreign fleets operating off the Pacific coast.
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler says the decision helps restore growth, investment and hiring capacity for small, family-owned fishing businesses while also supporting lower grocery costs for U.S. families.
Implications for small businesses and regulation
The Office of Advocacy says most American fishermen are small businesses and describes the fishing industry as one of the most heavily regulated parts of the economy. Acting Chief Counsel Everett M. Woodel, Jr. says the President's action shows a commitment to reducing regulatory burdens on the U.S. seafood industry.The proclamation issued yesterday is one of several steps being taken by the President and the Department of Commerce under Executive Order 14276. The order directs agencies to reconsider regulations that the administration says place excessive burdens on commercial fishing, aquaculture and fish processing operations.
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