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Trump Reopens Georges Bank Scallops, Aiming Lower Prices

7/3/2026

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Administration rolled back rules, restoring Georges Bank scallop access after a decade ban.
July 2, U.S. President Donald Trump lifted restrictions and reopened the area for review.
White House adviser Peter Navarro said the Atlantic and Pacific openings will lower prices.
The rollback follows an April 2025 executive order easing Commerce Department regulations, prompting NOAA to review permits, boundaries and stock definitions while National Marine Fisheries Service oversees plans for 45 fisheries.

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Story summary

Administration rolled back rules, restoring Georges Bank scallop access after a decade ban.
July 2, U.S. President Donald Trump lifted restrictions and reopened the area for review.
White House adviser Peter Navarro said the Atlantic and Pacific openings will lower prices.
The rollback follows an April 2025 executive order easing Commerce Department regulations, prompting NOAA to review permits, boundaries and stock definitions while National Marine Fisheries Service oversees plans for 45 fisheries.