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U.S. Exits Tomato Deal, Mexican Imports Face 17.5% Duty

6/9/2025

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The U.S. Department of Commerce will withdraw from the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement in July.
This move opens the door for renegotiating terms for Mexican tomatoes.
In the absence of a new agreement, Mexican tomatoes will face a 17.5% duty.
The strategy reflects a similar approach used by Trump for trade negotiations with China and Great Britain.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Commerce will withdraw from the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement in July.
This move opens the door for renegotiating terms for Mexican tomatoes.
In the absence of a new agreement, Mexican tomatoes will face a 17.5% duty.
The strategy reflects a similar approach used by Trump for trade negotiations with China and Great Britain.