Most tomatoes from Mexico will face a 21% tariff effective July 14, the US Department of Commerce said last week. Ironically, the “love apple” may be the perfect illustration of how trade contributes to economic prosperity — and of the folly of President Donald Trump’s protectionist policies.First and foremost, the tomato trade gives Americans access to wintertime produce. While fresh US tomatoes are abundant and …
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