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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHigher tomato prices coming soon thanks to the Slobfather
Here's how a major Mexican tomato exporter is affected by Trumps 17% tariffAJUCHITLAN, Mexico (AP) The Trump administrations decision to impose a 17% duty on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico has created a dilemma for the country providing more tomatoes to U.S. consumers than any other.
The import tax that began July 14 is just the latest protectionist move by an administration that has threatened dozens of countries with tariffs, including its critical trading partner Mexico. It comes as the Mexican government tries to also negotiate its way out of a 30% general tariff scheduled to take effect Aug. 1.
While the impacts of the tomato tariff are still in their infancy, a major grower and exporter in central Mexico shows how a tariff targeting a single product can destabilize the sector.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/heres-major-mexican-tomato-exporter-042332000.html
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Higher tomato prices coming soon thanks to the Slobfather (Original Post)
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Jul 28
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gab13by13
(29,897 posts)1. I get mine from the Amish,
no RoundUp.
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PeaceWave This message was self-deleted by its author.
Just starting to come in now. I've got about a dozen cherries on my counter. The next size up have just started to turn. Pretty soon I'll have more than I can eat.
NewHendoLib
(61,341 posts)3. Haven't eaten a non-home grown tomato in as long as I can remember
Emile
(37,898 posts)4. Right now I have a lot of tomatoes. Probably should
be thinking about starting to can them.