With new tariffs on tomatoes from Mexico falling during Maryland’s tomato season, farmers are hopeful that more people will make the switch to local produce.

The U.S. government says it's placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff.

President Claudia Sheinbaum warned Wednesday that the United States is in no position to replace Mexican tomato imports with domestic or foreign alternatives, even after the Trump administration imposed a 17% duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico.

According to one analyst, the U.S. would need between 42,000 and 250,000 more acres growing tomatoes to replace Mexican imports.

New U.S. tariff imposes 20.91% on Mexican tomato imports, potentially raising prices in stores and restaurants.

The U.S. ends a nearly 30-year-old trade agreement with Mexico this month. Here's how it could impact the cost of this kitchen staple.

Guajillo's on Padre Island struggles with smaller, more expensive tomato shipments from Mexico as the 17% tariff is implemented. More import tariffs are set to take effect August 1.

The US government has imposed a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico. This decision aims to protect the American tomato industry. Talks between US and Mexican officials failed to reach a new agreement.