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Tomato fight: Arizona firms say tariff on Mexican tomatoes will hurt state

WASHINGTON – The U.S. is involved in a “critically important trade battle” that could cost the Arizona economy billions while raising the price of tomatoes to consumers by as much as 50%, according to one study. That’s what Arizona businesses and lawmakers say will happen if the Commerce Department gives in to demands to raise […]