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The Trump administration is adding a 17 percent tariff to a year-round grocery store staple, while funneling more business to domestic tomato growers, largely in Florida.
A 17% import tax has been slapped on most fresh Mexican tomatoes. Proponents of the tariffs say it’ll help rebuild the shrinking tomato industry in the United States, but experts say prices will go up as much as 10% at the store in the meantime.
Guajillo's on Padre Island struggles with smaller, more expensive tomato shipments from Mexico as the 17% tariff is implemented. More import tariffs are set to take effect August 1.
President Trump has threatened to increase Mexico’s tariff rate to 30 percent starting Aug. 1, claiming the country hasn’t sufficiently tackled drug cartels.
As a new federal tomato tariff takes effect, farmers in Delaware hope rising prices will push more people to shop local. The U.S. government announced a 17% tariff on most
New U.S. tariff imposes 20.91% on Mexican tomato imports, potentially raising prices in stores and restaurants.
The U.S. ends a nearly 30-year-old trade agreement with Mexico this month. Here's how it could impact the cost of this kitchen staple.
The US government has imposed a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico. This decision aims to protect the American tomato industry. Talks between US and Mexican officials failed to reach a new agreement.