US says most tomatoes imported from Mexico to face 21% duty from July 14

After President Claudia Sheinbaum ‘registered’ the banks for the high interest rates they offer, the president gives her ‘morning’ conference on Tuesday, April 15 in the National Palace. Secretary of Agriculture explains why Mexican tomato tariff is unjustifiedJulio Berdegué, head of the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader), criticized the measure applied by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to apply a 20.91 per…

The Department of Commerce announced this Monday that it will impose 20.91% customs tariffs on most Mexican tomato imports starting in July. The Trump administration stressed that it made this decision because its prices are "unfair" and harm domestic farmers.Read more]]>

Commerce Department to end tomato suspension agreement with Mexico

Vern Buchanan applauded the decision and said unfair trade practices hurt Florida farmers,

US Ends Mexico Tomato Agreement, To Face Anti-Dumping Duties This Year

The action will allow US tomato growers to compete fairly in the marketplace, Department of Commerce said in a statement.

Trump administration to slap Mexican tomatoes with 21% ‘antidumping duty’ during peak season

Most tomatoes imported from Mexico will be hit with a 21% tariff this summer in an effort to “protect” US growers, the Trump administration announced Monday.

Mexico is one of the most important suppliers of fresh tomatoes for the US, but this does not prevent the Trump administration from imposing higher taxes on imports from the summer.