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Washington explained that this move is to protect American farmers from agricultural prices being pushed down by unfair competition.
In a statement, the US Department of Commerce said the tax was calculated based on the percentage of Mexican tomatoes sold in the US at "unfair prices".
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also stressed that American farmers have suffered from unfair trade practices that have depressed prices for products like tomatoes for too long.
In addition, Washington also said it would withdraw from the tomato trade agreement with Mexico.
In response, the Mexican government said it would support local tomato producers in seeking a deal with the United States. The goal is to eliminate the newly announced 17% tariff, as well as support Mexican businesses in finding new markets. Mexico also said the decision was made for political reasons.
Meanwhile, a group of five Mexican agricultural associations said they would work with the government to find a solution. US lawmakers and consumer groups opposed to the measure also warned of rising prices and tomato shortages in the US.
Of the 3.25 million tons of fresh tomatoes consumed in the United States, about 2.15 million tons come from Mexico. In 1996, the United States and Mexico first signed an agreement to regulate Mexican tomato exports and allow U.S. producers to compete fairly.
The deal was last renewed six years ago to avoid an anti-dumping investigation and end a tariff dispute over trade worth more than $3 billion a year. Washington announced its intention to withdraw from the deal in April.
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