The U.S. Department of Commerce conducted an expedited review and found that ending the agreement from 2019 that halts the investigation into antidumping of fresh tomatoes from Mexico could lead to unfair pricing practices, with potential dumping margins reaching up to 30.48%. The review involved responses from the Florida Tomato Exchange and the group NatureSweet, but only the response from FTE met the necessary requirements. The agreement covers all fresh or chilled tomatoes from Mexico, except those meant for processing into products like sauces or juices.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Department of Commerce checked if stopping a 2019 agreement about tomato sales from Mexico might cause unfair price drops and decided that it probably would. They found that Mexican tomatoes could end up being sold a lot cheaper, making it tough for American farmers, with some prices possibly going down by over 30%.