Trump Threatens EU, Mexico
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Mexico tomato tariff won't affect his prices
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FILE PHOTO: Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1, in Mexico City, Mexico July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha/File Photo
Businesses typically pass tariff costs onto consumers through higher prices. Sometimes, that process is less subtle.
President Donald Trump posted letters to the leaders of Mexico and the European Union, saying they had not done enough to head off the new tariffs.
In the wake of new tariffs, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that its senior leadership met with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson and emphasized the importance of a stable trade relationship between Mexico and the United States.
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If a 30 percent tariff on Mexico goes into affect on August 1, a wide variety of foods will be more expensive, experts warn.