Tomato Trade Truce Ends: Mexico Faces New U.S. Import Duties
Published Date: 7/17/2025
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Summary
Starting July 14, 2025, the U.S. is ending its special deal with Mexico on fresh tomatoes and bringing back extra import taxes to keep things fair. This affects Mexican tomato growers and importers, who will now face new duties. The government is also stopping current reviews tied to the old agreement, making this a fresh start with clear rules and costs.
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Antidumping Duties on Mexican Tomatoes
Starting July 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce is issuing an antidumping duty (AD) order on fresh tomatoes from Mexico. Mexican tomato exporters and U.S. importers will face extra import duties on fresh tomatoes as a result.
Termination of 2019 Suspension Agreement
Commerce gave 90 days' notice on April 14, 2025 and is withdrawing from and terminating the 2019 Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico, effective July 14, 2025. The special agreement that previously suspended antidumping measures will end on that date.
Rescission of Administrative Reviews
Commerce is rescinding both of the ongoing administrative reviews tied to the 2019 Agreement. Exporters and importers involved in those reviews will no longer have those reviews proceed under the prior agreement.
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