Tariffs on Strawberries Could Increase Costs for Shoppers
The Commerce Department says 98% of U.S. strawberry imports came from Mexico last year, and a preliminary tariff finding is due by Aug. 18.
- Tomorrow, August 18, The Commerce Department is expected to release a preliminary finding on whether Mexican strawberry growers sell winter-harvested fruit at unfairly low prices.
- Claiming Mexican imports grew faster than demand, the Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade coalition brought the case, with lead counsel Daniel Pickard arguing tariffs would help United States farmers compete.
- With shipments worth more than $1 billion, 98% of United States strawberry imports came from Mexico last year, as the country relies heavily on these imports during winter months.
- Pickard expects tariffs to have a "relatively modest" impact on consumer prices while The Trump administration investigates, though it will likely take several months before a final determination is made.
- Officials previously lowered pasta duties from 92% to below 10% after reviewing data, and an April Commerce Department report found weather, not just tariffs, drove a 12.8% rise in tomato prices last month.
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By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Strawberries offer a summer flavour, even when eaten in the middle of winter. But this product available all year long to which Americans have become accustomed could soon become expensive. Trump’s government is investigating whether Mexican producers in the United States sell strawberries harvested in winter at unfairly low prices, a determination that could result in tariffs on these imports and, ultimately, in highe…
Americans could soon pay a whole lot more for strawberries
Americans who enjoy strawberries year-round may soon find the fruit costing noticeably more. According to a report from CNN, the Trump administration is examining whether Mexican growers are dumping winter strawberries into the U.S. market at unfairly low prices, a finding that could trigger tariffs and raise grocery bills. Nearly all of the strawberries imported […]
Americans Could Pay More For Strawberries As US Probes Mexican Imports
Americans could soon face higher strawberry prices as the Trump administration investigates whether Mexican growers are selling winter-harvested strawberries in the US at unfairly low prices. The Commerce Department is examining a trade complaint filed by Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade, a coalition of Florida producers. A finding against Mexican growers could lead to antidumping tariffs on imports.💡Mexico supplied about 98% of US strawberry …
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