Mexico will soon pay a 17% tariff on fresh tomatoes into the U.S.
Officials hope the move will boost production here at home.
The Florida Tomato Exchange says that Mexico supplies around 70% of the U.S. tomato market. That is up from just 30% 20 years ago.
Leaders at the Tomato Exchange call the tariff a big win for American farmers, but opponents worry it will raise prices for American consumers.
Mexico calls the move unfair and says that their fruits have grown in popularity in the U.S. because of their quality, not unfair practices.
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