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“For Far Too Long, the Radical Left Has Put Burdensome and Unnecessary Restrictions on Everything, Including Our Great American Fishermen,” Trump Signs Proclamation to “Unleash Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic, Ending Obama-Era Rules — “I Am Restoring Nearly 5,000 Square Miles of Fishing Access Off the Coast of New England, Which Will Revitalize Our Fishing Industry, and Strengthen Our Booming Economy”

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“For Far Too Long, the Radical Left Has Put Burdensome and Unnecessary Restrictions on Everything, Including Our Great American Fishermen,” Trump Signs Proclamation to “Unleash Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic, Ending Obama-Era Rules — “I Am Restoring Nearly 5,000 Square Miles of Fishing Access Off the Coast of New England, Which Will Revitalize Our Fishing Industry, and Strengthen Our Booming Economy”

President Donald Trump on February 6, 2026, signed a proclamation restoring commercial fishing access to nearly 5,000 square miles of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off the coast of New England, the White House said.

The proclamation reverses restrictions imposed under previous administrations that prohibited commercial fishing in the monument. The White House said the move is intended to support U.S. fishermen, strengthen coastal economies, and reduce regulatory barriers for the industry.

Trump, in a post on the social media platform Truth Social, said the proclamation would “restore nearly 5,000 square miles of fishing access” and “strengthen our booming economy.” He added that previous restrictions had been “burdensome and unnecessary” and criticized Democrats for maintaining them.

The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument was established by President Barack Obama in 2016, with commercial fishing prohibited within its boundaries. Trump lifted those restrictions during his first term, while President Joe Biden reinstated them in 2021.

The White House said prohibiting commercial fishing in the monument is not necessary for managing the area, noting that many fish species are highly migratory and already protected under existing laws, including the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

According to the White House, the proclamation is expected to support longline fishing and the Maine lobster industry by providing unfettered access to U.S. coastal waters. It also aligns with Trump’s broader America First Fishing Policy, which the administration said includes measures to reduce regulatory burdens, combat unfair foreign competition, and enhance domestic seafood production.

The proclamation follows similar actions by Trump since returning to office, including signing a proclamation to reopen the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument to commercial fishing, implementing tariffs to protect U.S. seafood industries, and halting offshore wind projects to preserve fishing access.

In his Truth Social post, Trump also urged voters to support Republicans, writing that the move represented a reversal of “disastrous policies” and praising American fishermen for benefiting from the change.

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Zane Clark is a writer whose interest in national affairs began at age 11, during a birthday ride in a 1966 Piper 180C that sparked an early curiosity about history and current events. That first moment of perspective grew into a lasting fascination with the people, conflicts, and decisions influencing the nation’s direction. Today, Zane brings clear, informed storytelling to Altitude Post, covering everything from major events to the individuals helping shape the country’s future. When he’s not writing, he’s researching history, following current developments, spotting aircraft, attending airshows or exploring the stories behind the headlines.

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