US EditionAmid Cinco de Mayo celebrations, a tax on Mexican tomatoes looms
- Beginning July 14, 2025, the U.S. Government will enforce a tariff of almost 21% on imported fresh tomatoes from Mexico, impacting shipments across the country.
- This move follows the Commerce Department's withdrawal from a prior agreement amid pressure from U.S. Tomato growers seeking protection from Mexican imports.
- Mexico supplies about 70% of the U.S. Tomato market, with an annual import volume of 4 billion pounds favored for its vine-ripened quality unavailable from Florida growers.
- Experts expect U.S. Retail tomato prices to rise approximately 10.5%, while proponents argue the duty will support the domestic industry and ensure U.S.-grown produce.
- Opponents warn the duty will increase costs for buyers, including restaurants reliant on Mexican tomatoes, and Mexico may retaliate by targeting U.S. Poultry imports.
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Amid Cinco de Mayo celebrations, a tax on Mexican tomatoes looms
Guacamole has been spared from tariffs for now. But salsa may not be so lucky.While threatened tariffs on Mexican avocados have been put on pause, the U.S. government plans to put a nearly 21% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes starting July 14. A duty — like a tariff — is a tax on imports, and this one will impact the 4 billion pounds of tomatoes the U.S. imports from Mexico each year.
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Amid Cinco De Mayo Celebrations, A Tax On Mexican Tomatoes Looms – 710am KURV
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Guacamole has been spared from tariffs for now. But salsa may not be so lucky. While President Donald Trump put threatened tariffs on Mexican avocados on pause, the U.S. government plans to put a nearly 21% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes starting July 14. A duty — like a tariff — is a tax on imports, and this one would impact the 4 billion pounds of tomatoes the U.S. imports from Mexico each year. Proponents …
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Cinco de Mayo is coming, while a tax on Mexican tomatoes is coming
While President Donald Trump suspended the threat of tariffs on Mexican avocados, the U.S. government plans to impose a tariff of almost 21 percent on Mexican fresh tomatoes from July 14. A tariff, like a tariff, is a tax on imports, and this would affect the 1.8 billion kilos of tomatoes that the U.S. imports from Mexico every year. Defenders claim that the import tax will help rebuild the declining US tomato industry and ensure that the produc…
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