Texas urges the U.S. Department of Commerce to maintain the Tomato Suspension Agreement, which stabilizes the tomato market and benefits Texas'.

The Tomato Suspension Agreement, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Mexican tomato producers, has brought stability to the tomato market since 1996. This agreement prevents injurious effects from Mexican tomato exports by setting a minimum price. It has supported nearly 50,000 jobs and contributed over $7.5 billion to the U.S. economy, with Texas benefiting significantly. Without the agreement, U.S. companies would face a 17.09 percent tariff on Mexican tomatoes, potentially costing Texas over $4.5 billion and 32,000 jobs. The resolution urges the U.S.

Texas urges the U.S. Department of Commerce to maintain the Tomato Suspension Agreement, which stabilizes the tomato market and benefits Texas'.

The Tomato Suspension Agreement, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Commerce and Mexican tomato producers, has brought stability to the tomato market since 1996. This agreement prevents injurious effects from Mexican tomato exports by setting a minimum price. It has supported nearly 50,000 jobs and contributed over $7.5 billion to the U.S. economy, with Texas benefiting significantly. Without the agreement, U.S. companies would face a 17.09 percent tariff on Mexican tomatoes, potentially costing Texas over $4.5 billion and 32,000 jobs. The resolution urges the U.S.