The United States will withdraw from a trade agreement with Mexico covering fresh tomato imports starting July 14, the US Commerce Department announced.
Once the agreement ends, most tomatoes imported from Mexico will face a 20.91% antidumping duty in an effort to give American tomato growers a fair chance. "This action will allow US tomato growers to compete fairly in the marketplace," the department stated.
While Mexico faces various tariffs, such as the recently imposed 25% tariffs on foreign cars, most of its trade with America remains tariff-free under the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Agreement. However, Mexico is still subject to tariffs on non-compliant products under the agreement, with the administration citing issues like fentanyl imports and illegal immigration as reasons for maintaining those tariffs.
