Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes

Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes

The U.S. government said Monday it is placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes, after negotiations over alleged unfair trade practices ended without an agreement to avert the tariff. Proponents said the import tax will help rebuild the shrinking U.S. tomato industry and ensure that produce eaten in the United States is also … Read more