US exits tomato pact with Mexico, 21% tariff to hit Mexican tomatoes July 14…

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a 21% tariff on Mexican tomato imports, effective July 14, marking the latest chapter in a long-standing agricultural trade dispute. The move, which targets approximately 85% of Mexico’s tomato exports to the U.S., is rooted in claims that Mexican producers receive unfair subsidies, distorting competition for American growers. This decision not only reshapes the $1.8 billion annual tomato trade between the two nations but also underscores broader tensions over trade policy, subsidies, and supply chain resilience.

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2025-04-14/us-says-most-tomatoes-imported-from-mexico-to-face-21-duty-from-july-14

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