MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Local farmers say they feel supported after a recent Department of Commerce decision that places a 17 percent tariff on tomatoes from Mexico.
West Coast Tomato says the future of tomato farming is bright. After decades of struggling to compete with lower tomato prices from Mexican farmers, the recent decision has made it a new day for American growers.
What You Need To Know
- Earlier this month, tomato farmers got a lifeline. The Department of Commerce announced tariffs of 17 percent on tomatoes from Mexico
- West Coast Tomato sells its product across the eastern United States and Canada. And with this new tariff in place, its president sees a bright future
Bob Spencer and his crew are getting ready for tomato planting season on his 2,000-acre farm…