President Trump’s threat to slap escalating tariffs on Mexican imports could drive up the price of tomatoes, strawberries and many other foods in U.S. grocery stores and restaurants. The administration’s trade spat with China largely spared American shoppers because the U.S. imports few fruits and vegetables from China. But Mexico is a primary source of imported produce, providing 99% of the raspberries and strawberries brought into the U.S. in 2018 and more than 80% of the tomatoes and avocados, according to U.S. government...

Source: Wall Street Journal June 01, 2019 17:13 UTC