Last Chance to Submit Comments to USTR on Tariffs Affecting Sportfishing Products
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has opened two important public comment periods that could affect future tariffs on fishing tackle, equipment, components and related inputs. ASA has submitted comments on both proceedings and encourages affected member companies to consider submitting their own company-specific comments.
Individual company comments are especially helpful because they allow USTR to hear directly from businesses about specific products, sourcing constraints, tariff impacts, pricing, employment, production, investment and effects on anglers.
1. Section 301 Forced Labor Investigation
Comments due: July 6, 2026
Docket: USTR-2026-0265 CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS
2. U.S.-China Board of Trade / Reciprocal Managed Trade Mechanism
Comments due: July 10, 2026
Docket: USTR-2026-0430. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS
Click the link below to read our full alert on these opportunities, including ASA’s comments.
FishAmerica250 Highlights 250 Great Places to Fish in the U.S.A.
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is highlighting 250 great places to fish in the U.S.A. Since our nation’s founding, recreational fishing has been an integral part of the American experience. From chasing striped bass to walleye, fishing large reservoirs to coastal marshes, or casting live bait to drifting a dry fly, more than 57 million anglers take to America’s waters each year.
Fishing is more than just a hobby, it’s a powerful economic driver and a cornerstone of many communities, particularly in rural and coastal areas. Our industry contributes $230 billion to the nation’s economy each year and supports over 1.1 million jobs. This in addition to the proven mental and physical benefits our sport provides.
Click the link below to see which fisheries made the list and share your favorite spots by following @keepamericafishing on social media and using the hashtag #FishAmerica250.
DOI Releases ‘Making America Beautiful Again’ Report, Highlights Recreational Fishing Priorities
Last week, the Dept. of the Interior released the Making America Beautiful Again Report. The Report highlights several wins for anglers, including expanded fishing access at DOI lands, repairs to recreational infrastructure like boat launches, and efforts to control and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. ASA looks forward to continuing to work with the Administration to keep fisheries healthy and expand fishing opportunities.
Click the link below to read the full report.
ICAST Is One Week Away – See You There!
The largest sportfishing trade show on earth is just over a week away, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you in Orlando, FL. From July 14-17, industry leaders from around the country and across the world will convene at the Orange County Convention Center to launch the latest products, explore new business opportunities and network with like-minded professionals in tackle, apparel, electronics and more.
Stop by the ASA Booth #322 to meet with our team and learn more about our work. Visit the link below to explore all that ICAST2026 has to offer.
About The American Sportfishing Association
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry’s trade association committed to representing the interests of the sportfishing and boating industries as well as the entire sportfishing community. We give the industry and anglers a unified voice when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself. ASA invests in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous, as well as safeguard and promote the enduring economic, conservation and social values of sportfishing in America. ASA also gives America’s 55 million anglers a voice in policy decisions that affect their ability to sustainably fish on our nation’s waterways through Keep America Fishing, our national angler advocacy campaign. America’s anglers generate nearly $50 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating employment for 800,000 people.
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