PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • November 11, 2020
A key European Parliament committee has voted overwhelmingly to advance a mini trade deal that would eliminate import duties to Europe on Maine lobster products. The deal, which was agreed to in principle in August, would zero out lobster import duties in exchange for the United States halving its tariffs on imported European crystal glassware, propellant powder and cigarette lighters. The deal, if approved, would be retroactive to Aug. 1 and would place U.S. lobster on equal footing with that of Canada.