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Arkansans React to Trump's New 17% Tariff Tax on Tomatoes Imported From Mexico
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – The 17% tariff aims to protect U.S. greenhouse tomato producers and boost local farming amid Mexico supplying about 70% of U.S. tomatoes, officials said.
- The U.S. Department of Commerce ended the Tomato Suspension Agreement and immediately implemented a 17 percent duty on the majority of fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico starting Monday, July 15, 2025.
- Negotiations to avoid the tariff fell through amid political pressure as supporters argued the agreement failed to protect U.S. farmers or consumers effectively.
- The tariff is designed to encourage increased domestic tomato production, as Mexican tomatoes make up roughly 70% of the American market, while U.S. greenhouse tomato output grew by 69% between 2010 and 2023.
- Tom Stenzel stated, "U.S. consumers have voted with their dollars," while prices currently average $1.70 per pound and the tariff could cause up to a 10% price increase in stores.
- This action may raise grocery prices but could enhance demand for locally grown tomatoes, benefiting U.S. growers and encouraging investment despite concerns about impacts on greenhouse operations.
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Arkansans react to Trump's new 17% tariff tax on tomatoes imported from Mexico
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansans are seeing how President Donald Trump's new 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes is affecting people here in the Natural State. Whitney Smith from Little Rock said the import tax comes with a cost that she's not ready to pay. "I'd prefer not to go to the grocery store and see any price of food be higher,” Smith said. US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production At Me and M…
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