18 Apr 2025
🍅Termination of Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
Fresh Tomatoes From Mexico: Intent To Terminate Suspension Agreement, Rescind an Administrative Review, and Issue an Antidumping Duty Order
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) intends to terminate the 2019 Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico (2019 Agreement), rescind one of two ongoing administrative reviews of the 2019 Agreement, and to institute an antidumping duty (AD) order. The underlying investigation was completed on October 25, 2019.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- International Trade Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text discusses the termination of the 2019 Agreement suspending the antidumping duty on fresh tomatoes from Mexico, which may result in increased duties of up to 30.48% on these imports. This directly impacts importers, distributors, and consumers, potentially leading to higher prices and supply chain disruptions.