Americans Can no Longer Afford Tomatoes: Trump's Tariffs Kicked in

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With Donald Dumb's tariffs, Americans may have to start growing their own tomatoes because they can no longer afford the Made-in-Mexico tomatoes.
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Starting today, most tomatoes from Mexico will cost more at the border—and soon, at the store.

Stephanie Gravalese
Updated July 15, 2025

It’s official: Tomato tariffs take effect today—here’s what it means for your grocery bill (Reinhard Krull via Getty Images)

On July 14, 2025, the United States officially ended the Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico, a trade pact that had governed fresh tomato imports for nearly 30 years. In its place: a 20.91% anti-dumping tariff on most imported tomatoes, now in full effect.

With Mexico supplying the majority of America’s fresh tomato imports—especially outside the summer growing season—consumers, grocers, and restaurants are bracing for price increases that could hit shelves as early as this week.

What Happened Today?

The U.S. announced back in April that it would withdraw from the Tomato Suspension Agreement, the trade deal that had governed how fresh tomatoes moved across the U.S.–Mexico border for nearly 30 years. That withdrawal takes effect today, July 14, and with it comes a 20.91% anti-dumping tariff on most imported Mexican tomatoes, right as peak summer demand hits.

The change follows an April announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce, which argued that the agreement no longer protected domestic growers. A Federal Register notice confirmed that the termination would proceed as scheduled.

Why It Happened

The Tomato Suspension Agreement, first signed in 1996 and last updated in 2019, paused anti-dumping duties in exchange for Mexican exporters agreeing to minimum prices. Domestic growers—especially in Florida—have long argued that those minimums were routinely undercut, hurting U.S. farms and eroding market share.

Supporters of the tariff say the rollback levels the playing field. But growers in Arizona and Texas, along with major importers and grocery retailers, opposed the move. They warned it would disrupt supply chains and raise prices for U.S. consumers, without actually resolving the deeper challenges facing American agriculture. Analysts at the American Action Forum echoed those concerns, citing the potential for broad price hikes and limited benefit to domestic growers already struggling with labor shortages, high costs, and climate pressures. 

What It Means for Prices

Expect to pay more for the tomatoes you reach for most. Industry estimates suggest a 7–10% increase in prices across popular varieties like Roma, plum, and vine-ripened tomatoes. The actual bump could vary based on region, time of year, and retailer, but major importers have already said the cost will be passed along.

Companies like NatureSweet told analysts they cannot absorb the new tariff, meaning the cost increase will likely show up not just in the produce aisle but on restaurant menus and in processed items like salsa, marinara, and soup if it persists. Because tomatoes are so perishable and so widely used—especially in foodservice—even a modest pricing shift can ripple quickly through the system.

What to Watch at the Store

Not every tomato will be affected, but the varieties most likely to get more expensive include Roma, plum, and vine-ripened tomatoes, many of which come from Mexico. These types are especially common in prepared foods, fast casual meals, and fresh salsa.

This tariff comes just weeks after a June 2025 tomato recall temporarily removed some tomatoes from shelves due to salmonella concerns. While the recall was limited, it still put pressure on supply, a pressure that now looks likely to grow.

What's Next

For many shoppers, this isn’t just policy shift that's far away, it’s a price hike they’ll feel at checkout. With no new deal in place and Mexico considering a response of its own, today’s tariff could be the start of broader disruptions in the produce aisle. Even if you don’t usually follow trade policy, this one hits close to home: on your plate, in your pantry, and likely in your wallet.