Monday is the deadline for pending tariffs on Mexican tomatoes.
The 90-day clock started in April, when the U.S. moved to end a 2019 suspension agreement.
Lobbying has picked up in Washington as talks come down the wire.
This week, Mexican growers asked the Commerce Secretary for another 90-day extension. It is the third request in two weeks.
Western states tend to support lower-cost imports. Growers in the south, including Florida, want stronger prices for domestic tomatoes.
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North American trade numbers are sending mixed signals for U.S. agriculture as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) faces renewed attention.
Jones & Church Farms ships fresh market tomatoes across the country while employing more than 200 seasonal workers.
Producers should watch USMCA talks because Canada and Mexico remain core markets for U.S. grains, livestock products, and other farm goods.
USMEF says the month-long export halt created challenges for both Mexican buyers and U.S. exporters.
