The Tomato War: Trump breaks an old treaty to hit Mexico with more tariffs
The imposition of a 17.09% tariff on Mexican tomato exports totals $2.8 billion, marking a significant change in trade relations between the two countries.
Trump slaps 17 percent tariff on tomatoes from Mexico
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that farmers have been 'crushed' by unfair trade practices, highlighting the challenges faced by US produce growers, particularly in light of the recent tariff implementation.