Tomato Trade Tussle: US Hits Mexican Imports with 17% Tariff
The US has slapped a 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes, a move that could make your pizza and salsa more expensive. Why? The US claims Mexican tomatoes are being sold too cheaply, hurting local farmers. But Mexico says their tomatoes are just popular because they're good. This isn't the first time the US and Mexico have fought over tomatoes. Back in 1996, US farmers co...