Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Tomato prices have surged by 40% over the past year, making them a symbol of rising costs in America. This increase is attributed to various factors, including trade policies and tariffs affecting imports from Mexico. As a result, consumers and businesses alike are feeling the financial strain, with some opting to grow their own tomatoes to avoid high prices.
- ▪Tomato prices have increased by 40% over the past year, the largest rise among food products.
- ▪The U.S. withdrawal from a duty-free tomato import deal with Mexico has contributed to rising costs.
- ▪Tariffs on tomatoes have skyrocketed from $16,424 in 2024 to nearly $4.6 million, a 27,879% increase.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeezePrices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price IndexByMATT SEDENSKY AP national writerMay 28, 2026, 6:08 PM1:26Tomatoes await customers on the shelves of a supermarket in New York on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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