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Sheinbaum says U.S. can’t replace Mexican tomatoes, but some producers aren’t so sure
President Claudia Sheinbaum warned Wednesday that the United States is in no position to replace Mexican tomato imports with ...
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Cuellar warns of price hikes, job losses in South Texas as US-Mexico tomato deal expires
Rep. Henry Cuellar warned the end of the Tomato Suspension Agreement could raise grocery prices and put South Texas jobs at ...
Maryland farmers hopeful, food groups worried about tariffs on Mexican tomatoes
With new tariffs on tomatoes from Mexico falling during Maryland’s tomato season, farmers are hopeful that more people will ...
US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production
The U.S. government says it's placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement ...
Restaurateurs face tough choices as Mexican tomato prices rise
A new 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes is already rippling through local businesses, raising prices for restaurants and giving ...
The U.S. Would Need To Plant Up to 250,000 More Acres of Tomatoes To Replace Those Imported from Mexico
According to one analyst, the U.S. would need between 42,000 and 250,000 more acres growing tomatoes to replace Mexican ...
Tomato prices projected to increase as administration ends trade agreement with Mexico
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.
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In Arizona, a tariff on tomatoes from Mexico could affect more than just grocery store prices
Over the past 30 years, Florida tomato growers’ share of the U.S. tomato market has shrunk from 80% to 20%, as Mexico-grown ...
Trump tariffs: US slaps 17% duty on Mexican tomato imports; commerce department calls move fair protection for farmers
The US government has imposed a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico. This decision aims to protect the ...