2025-04-15 19:57:00
*The National Agricultural Council assured that economic restrictions, such as Mexican tomato tariffs, will have repercussions in both countries.
México City/ El Financiero.- The possible Imposition of a 20.91% tariff on Mexican tomatoes by the United States would threaten the stability of the agri -food chain In North America, Basic products such as salads, sauces and catsup For American consumers, he warned the National Agricultural Council (CNA).
The measure, even under a period of 90 days, could go into force in mid -July. The CNA supported the position of the Mexican government, headed by the President Claudia Sheinbaum and the secretaries of agriculture and economy, Julio Berdegué and Marcelo Ebrard to avoid what he described as an “unjustified” measure that would affect both sides of the border.
“Any restriction would affect not only México, but consumers and United States food industry”, Said the organism.
The Council pointed out that México provides 90 percent of the Jitomate that imports the United States a perishable and difficult replacement product. To apply the fee, the consumer price in US territory would increase by 11.54 percent, according to sector estimates.
In addition, the measure would put a commercial network at risk that generates 57 thousand jobs in the United States, involves 33 thousand producers moving Mexicans and 9.2 billion dollars annually, according to data from the data Department of Agriculture American (USDA).
The CNA urged to maintain trade based on clear rules and regional integration, trusting that the Mexican government will achieve a negotiated solution during the review period.
