The US government contends that the 17.09 per cent duty will help level the playing field for American growers who have ...

Proponents said the import tax will help rebuild the shrinking U.S. tomato industry and ensure that produce eaten in the U.S.

The Commerce Department is imposing a 17 percent Customs duty on fresh tomatoes from Mexico. It’s the result of a long standing trade dispute where Florida tomato growers complained Mexican tomatoes ...