Trump slaps 17 percent tariff on tomatoes from Mexico
Summary
The Trump administration has introduced a 17% tariff on fresh tomatoes from Mexico, ending a previous agreement that avoided such fees. This move comes as part of broader trade negotiations with Mexico, potentially affecting various goods if no deal is reached by August 1.Key Facts
- The United States imposed a 17% tariff on fresh tomatoes from Mexico.
- The previous agreement that avoided these tariffs was in place for nearly 30 years.
- The change is part of a broader trade negotiation between the US and Mexico.
- Mexico supplies about 70% of tomatoes consumed in the United States.
- The previous Tomato Suspension Agreement prevented tariffs by setting minimum prices for Mexican tomatoes.
- The US Commerce Department claims it ended the agreement to protect US tomato growers from unfair pricing.
- Mexican ministries argue the new tariff is unjust and will harm both Mexican producers and US consumers.
- Some politicians and officials criticize the tariff for potentially raising prices and causing job losses in the US.
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