Trump administration imposes 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes
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This decision will devastate border communities and raise grocery prices when families are already struggling with inflation. The tomato trade supports 50,000 jobs across Arizona and Texas with $8.3 billion in economic impact. Mexican tomatoes succeed because of quality and ideal growing conditions, not unfair practices.
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