The U.S. government is imposing a 17% tariff on tomato shipments from Mexico, attributed to long-standing complaints from U.S. farmers of unfair trade practices, specifically alleged dumping since 1996. Previous trade agreements allowed Mexico to avoid this tariff by maintaining price levels. The announcement signals a shift in trade relations, directly impacting the more than $2.8 billion in annual tomato exports, with significant competition existing primarily between producers in Florida and their Mexican counterparts, who have faced accusations of underpricing in the market.
The U.S. administration is withdrawing a 2019 trade agreement that exempted tomato shipments from paying tariffs, imposing a 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes.
U.S. farmers have claimed unfair trade practices since a long-standing 1996 complaint about alleged dumping practices by Mexican tomato exporters.
Until now, Mexico avoided the tariff through agreements maintaining minimum price levels, but this new duty aligns with the current protectionist agenda.
Mexico's tomato exports to the U.S. represent over $2.8 billion annually, highlighting the intense competition between U.S. and Mexican producers.
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