U.S. Imposes 17% Tariff On Tomatoes Out Of Mexico

Mexico currently supplies around 70% of the U.S. tomato market, up from 30% two decades ago.

The U.S. government has implemented a 17% tariff on most fresh tomatoes out of Mexico.

The move came after an agreement was not reached following negotiations.

Mexico currently supplies around 70% of the U.S. tomato market, up from 30% two decades ago.

The import tax will reportedly help rebuild the shrinking U.S. tomato industry and ensure that produce eaten in the U.S., is grown here too.

Those opposed to the tariff said the tax will make tomatoes more expensive for U.S. consumers.

Mexico’s economic secretary said the government will continue looking for a way to suspend the tariff. The talks will come as part of negotiations between the two trading partners.