On April 17, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14276, entitled "Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness." The Order's purpose is to "unburden our commercial fishermen from costly and inefficient regulation," regulation which protects and perpetuates a health fish population which can support moderated commercial fishing. The Order directs the Department of Commerce to consult with regional fishery management councils and seek public input on ways to improve fishery management and maximize output. In addition to stakeholder engagement, the Order instructs the Department to take several other steps to deregulate the industry.