The article highlights the challenges faced by the lobster industry, with a focus on the impact of trade issues, particularly with China. In 2014, China imported over 9,000 tons of lobster from the US, valued at more than $200 million. However, last year, China's import of US lobster was nearly one-third of the total US lobster export, which was worth around $629 million. The industry has seen fluctuations due to tariffs, including a potential 125% tariff on American lobsters by China, which is reportedly higher than the 41% tariff on Canadian lobsters. A US lobster exporter, Stephanie Nadeau, ceased exports to China in 2024 due to the unprofitability with China's tariffs and the lower cost and freight subsidies of Canadian lobsters.