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U.S. Reviews Tomato Deal: 300,000 Texas Jobs at Risk

6/9/2025

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The U.S. is re-evaluating the Tomato Suspension Agreement, a pivotal trade deal from 1996 that governs Mexican tomato imports. If terminated, a 17% tariff could drive up consumer prices and jeopardize 300,000 jobs in Texas. Preserving or modernizing this agreement is vital for the state's economic health and job security.

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The U.S. is re-evaluating the Tomato Suspension Agreement, a pivotal trade deal from 1996 that governs Mexican tomato imports. If terminated, a 17% tariff could drive up consumer prices and jeopardize 300,000 jobs in Texas. Preserving or modernizing this agreement is vital for the state's economic health and job security.