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Trump's Overfishing Claims Spark Backlash Amid Trade Talks

7/11/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump stirred controversy by releasing a video alleging that Canadian fishers are overfishing Menhaden in American waters, citing a previously dismissed lawsuit against Cooke Inc. Critics, including ex-MP Rick Perkins, quickly refuted his claims. Meanwhile, Cooke Inc. asserts its adherence to U.S. ownership laws as trade talks between Canada and the U.S. persist.

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U.S. President Donald Trump stirred controversy by releasing a video alleging that Canadian fishers are overfishing Menhaden in American waters, citing a previously dismissed lawsuit against Cooke Inc. Critics, including ex-MP Rick Perkins, quickly refuted his claims. Meanwhile, Cooke Inc. asserts its adherence to U.S. ownership laws as trade talks between Canada and the U.S. persist.