Industry Insiders Are Looking For Solutions To The U.S./Mexico Tomato Trade And Tariff Tensions

It has now been ten days since the U.S. ended a tomato trade deal with Mexico. That decision triggered a 17% tariff, and some industry insiders are looking for a fix.

Nearly 70% of tomatoes in the U.S. are imported from Mexico. Nature Sweet says that ending the trade deal could disrupt the supply chain, resulting in fewer options, less availability, and higher prices.

However, the Florida Tomato Exchange supported the termination. It says that the industry should expand U.S. greenhouse production.

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