They have for decades. Back in the late 70s the Federal fishery managers made a point of telling us that as far as they were concerned who fished our waters was all about who would pay them the most money.
They did not care about our jobs, lives, or anything else, just about the money flowing into Federal coffers.
American commercial fishermen only pay into the Treasury tax money which is insignificant compared to what a state sponsored foreign fishery operation is willing to pay.
The effect is happening as planned and is devastating to those involved. The more devastating the better. Lessons to others and all that.
Most commercial fishermen either already have other jobs shore-side, or are too old to start over... which leaves the later with humiliation, food stamps and welfare.
Same way with Maryland farmers.