U.S.-Mexico tomato trade war faces a crucial deadline on Monday
A study released earlier this year by Arizona State University economists — and commissioned by a trade association representing importers of Mexican tomatoes — showed how the prices of most varieties of tomatoes would spike if Mexican imports fell by half.
A study released earlier this year by Arizona State University economists — and commissioned by a trade association representing importers of Mexican tomatoes — showed how the prices of most varieties of tomatoes would spike if Mexican imports fell by half.
In this article on Bloomberg Aug. 18, 2019:
The analysis said that a collapse of Mexican trade coupled with, for example, a January cold snap or a bout of disease in Florida, could make prices of many varieties double.
Latest news
- Bigger baskets or smaller margins? What scan-and-go really means for retailers
New research finds that in-store scanning apps drive more spending on big-ticket goods but cut…
- Leading the movement to fix fast fashion
As a college student, Jennifer Hyman founded a clothing rental service that reimagined how…
- U.S. Department of Labor warns shortages could drive up food prices
Labor shortages could lead to a 10% increase in food prices, explains a W. P.