Source: POLITICO'S MORNING AGRICULTURE, 4/24/19

American consumers could soon see tomato prices increase by at least 40 percent should the U.S. slap new duties on tomato imports from Mexico, according to a report by Arizona State University.

It estimates prices could rise from $2.87 to $4.21 per pound for certain tomatoes starting next month, when the Commerce Department intends to terminate a 23-year-old agreement with Mexico and reopen an anti-dumping investigation. The study was commissioned by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, whose members are involved in production, sales and transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Mexico.