Now this new escalation of the trade war with Canada – ‘the dumbest trade war’ according to the Wall Street Journal – is going to make things even worse.
Angus King
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Angus Stanley King is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Maine since January 3, 2013. A member of the Independent party, King previously held the position of Governor of Maine from January 4, 1995, to January 8, 2003. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and renewable energy, often advocating for bipartisan solutions to complex problems. King is known for his moderate stance and willingness to work across party lines.
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August 26, 2026
If the President’s misguided trade war further escalates, the processed lobsters could be taxed again when they are shipped back from Canada to the United States.
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by number of sources- For years, we've known that Social Security faces serious long-term financial challenges, yet Congress has repeatedly chosen to look the other way.3 sources2026durbin.senate.gov
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The majority party must listen to the industry leaders here in Maine, put pressure on the President, and move forward with an economic policy that works for us and not against us.
Maine people are not interested in personal, retaliatory politics. They are focused on the high cost of goods here at home.
We write regarding the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and mounting evidence that conditions aboard the carrier have deteriorated to the point that the safety and wellbeing of its crew could be compromised.
Maine’s lobstermen are some of the most determined and resilient members of Maine’s workforce.
As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less.
Our sailors and Marines signed up to serve and to be treated with respect. They did not sign up to be kept at sea indefinitely with no announced return date and, by multiple accounts, without reliable food, hot water, or working plumbing.
I said to the Secretary was, we want a full, transparent and open investigation of this matter.
I urge every single one of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stand up, assert our constitutional authority, and demand immediate answers from ICE on their hiring practices, training, and tactics.
We are equally opposed to the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act because it codifies the same harmful reductions in benefits for veterans with tinnitus and sleep apnea benefits.
It’s becoming more and more clear that the stated basis for this gross violation of our rights—that they are ridding our communities of “the worst of the worst”—is a lie, and the real purpose is to establish a national police force to do…
The Right to Vote Act would establish clear protections for voters and help ensure that every eligible American can demonstrate this sacred right in our elections.
It is past time for Congress to do its duty and, for once, put country ahead of party.
At a time when the majority of Americans believe that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been irresponsible in its use of force, the new ICE announcement touting shock gloves begs a crucial question: is ICE genuinely focused on…
Free and fair elections are the foundation of participatory government, and any threat to the democratic process is a threat to our democracy itself.
Energy prices continue to rise nationwide, and this administration is taking products offline just when they could be deployed to strengthen the power grid, improve the quality of life, and curb the cost of living for American families.
By stripping away the procedures that keep discipline fair for civilian employees doing the work of naval readiness... the proposed rule introduces costly unpredictability in the workforce and needlessly undermines readiness.
Acting to prevent the spread of such diseases is essential to protect the health of Maine people and Americans nationwide.
Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance – they have the potential to transmit dangerous diseases which threaten American public health.
The SMASH 2.0 Act would provide our communities with further protection from vector-borne diseases and their complications, promoting health and reducing healthcare costs.
The Coast Guard is one of Maine's most important federal partners, protecting our maritime economy, conducting lifesaving search and rescue missions, and safeguarding our national security.
This proposed rule would weaken longstanding civil service protections that promote merit-based employment, due process and the recruitment and retention of skilled workers.
We are concerned this will increase attrition in the critical and experienced workforce that keeps our submarine fleet ready.





