Lobster industry caught in Maine’s political headwinds before US midterms

Author: Andy HirschfeldPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: United States

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Lobster industry caught in Maine’s political headwinds before US midterms

David Horner has fished for lobster off Maine for 50 years and has voted for Donald Trump three times, supporting the president’s rollback of environmental rules for commercial fishing. But he opposes Trump’s hostile approach to Canada, which is closely tied to Maine’s lobster industry. Horner has also seen bait and diesel costs rise; diesel climbed from $3.08 to $6.29 per gallon amid international tensions and reached a record high in September.

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