Tensions between Mexico and the United States are rising. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a strong warning: if a deal is not reached by August 1, her government will be forced to respond with "firm actions." At the heart of the dispute are proposed tariffs from President Donald Trump, which threaten to disrupt the delicate balance of cross-border trade.

Trump's stance is clear – if Mexico fails to take effective action against drug cartels by August, a 30% tariff on Mexican goods will be imposed. And Mexico? It’s not backing down.

🍅 Tomatoes on the Frontlines of the Trade War

Tomatoes are the first casualties of this growing economic conflict. The U.S. plans to impose a 17% tariff on Mexican tomato imports. Mexico, which supplies two-thirds of the fresh tomatoes consumed in the U.S., sees this move as unjust. President Sheinbaum has already announced support for growers and called for national unity in the face of "unfair practices."

Mexico’s economy and agriculture ministries slammed the U.S. measures as harmful. In response, the Mexican government plans to expand international markets beyond the U.S. while also boosting domestic production and pursuing diplomatic and legal solutions.

🤝 Cancelled Agreements, Longstanding Tensions

The conflict intensified after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced it would withdraw from the 2019 tomato trade deal with Mexico, which had previously paused a major anti-dumping investigation. That agreement, originally signed in 1996, had long served as a foundation for stable tomato trade between the two countries.

Without it, Mexico fears a return to punitive duties that could cause extensive economic damage. A coalition of five agricultural associations warned that the U.S. market cannot easily replace Mexico’s high-quality tomatoes, cultivated with decades of hard work and innovation.

📩 U.S. Ultimatum: 10% Tariff for Smaller Trade Partners

But Trump’s focus isn't solely on Mexico. Following an event in Pittsburgh, he revealed that letters would be sent to several trade partners outlining new tariff terms. A uniform 10% tariff is being considered for “smaller economies” that Trump claims contribute to trade imbalances.

“We want simple, fair deals—and if we can’t get them, we’ll implement one uniform tariff,” said Trump, who continues to position himself as a hardline trade reformer.

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