The Department of Commerce’s decision to terminate the tomato suspension agreement has prompted local officials and companies to voice their concerns.

This is because the industry brings over $8.3 billion to the United States with the Rio Grande Valley being one of the regions who benefits the most. A 20% tariff on Mexican tomatoes entering the United States is expected to take effect in July if no deal is reached.

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    … I mean your heart is in the right place so that’s nice. But something tells me this tarriff is not with climate in mind. Our “Drill baby, drill” dipstick is rolling back EPA regulations like it’s going out of style.