US says most tomatoes imported from Mexico to face 21% duty from July 14
- The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a 21 percent tariff on most tomatoes imported from Mexico, effective July 14, 2025, suspending a previous trade agreement made by President Donald Trump.
- Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, expressed hope for a new agreement and stated that the quality of Mexico's tomatoes is not substitutable by any other in the world, despite the tariff.
- Sheinbaum criticized the U.S. For not notifying the Mexican government before the tariff announcement, noting it was only communicated to U.S.-based lawyers of Mexican tomato producers.
- Mexican Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue mentioned that regardless of the tariffs, Mexican tomatoes will continue to be exported to the U.S.
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