US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production
Supporters view these tariffs as a step toward revitalizing the declining U.S. tomato industry and promoting the consumption of domestically grown produce.
Isys Morrow
In this article published July 15 2025, in AZ Family:
U.S. retail prices for tomatoes will likely rise around 8.5% with a 17% duty.
— Timothy Richards, Morrison Chair of Agribusiness and Professor, Morrison School of Agribusiness
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