Overview

• The 17.09% tariff took effect July 14 when the Commerce Department withdrew from the 2019 suspension agreement to enforce anti-dumping rules.
• Florida and California growers have reported a surge in business inquiries as domestic producers regain market share.
• Importers and border-state distributors warn the levy will drive up grocery prices for all tomatoes because extra costs will be passed to consumers.
• Republicans from Texas and Arizona estimate up to 50,000 jobs could be at risk in border communities dependent on tomato trade.
• Mexico’s Economy and Agriculture ministries have lodged formal protests and are seeking to reopen bilateral negotiations with Washington.