Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“The US is imposing a 17% tariff on [Americans’ purchases of] most tomatoes imported from Mexico with immediate effect, the government said. The duty came into force after the US withdrew from a long-standing agreement with its southern neighbour, arguing that the deal ‘had failed to protect US tomato growers from unfairly priced Mexican imports.’ US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said that ‘for far too long our farmers have been crushed by unfair trade practices that undercut pricing on produce like tomatoes.’ Mexico rejected accusations it had dumped its tomatoes on the US market at low prices and said the popularity of Mexican tomatoes was down to their good quality. The measure is expected to lead to higher prices at supermarkets and restaurants, such as pizza parlours and Mexican eateries.” (07/15/25)