Press Statement
July 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following statement can be attributed to Robert Guenther Executive Vice President of the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE):
“Today’s decision is an enormous victory for American tomato farmers and American agriculture. We’re grateful for the decisive, bold, and crucial action taken by the Trump administration to terminate the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement. This decision will protect hardworking American tomato growers from unfair Mexican trading practices and send a strong signal that the Trump Administration is committed to ensuring fair markets for American agriculture. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick recognized that five previous agreements with Mexico had failed and that strong enforcement of U.S. trade laws is needed to protect the stability of our food supply chain.
By standing up for American agriculture, the Trump administration has defended the rule of law and prioritized fairness in trade. This action ensures that American consumers will have more choices and higher-quality products, while strengthening America’s food system against future disruptions. We commend Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for his clear-eyed assessment and courageous action in finally terminating this flawed and ineffective agreement.”
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Contact:
Robert Guenther
Executive Vice President
Florida Tomato Exchange
(443) 864-0214
rguenther@floridatomatoexchange.com
Florida Tomato Exchange:
The member companies of the Florida Tomato Exchange produce over 90 percent of the tomatoes grown in Florida and are among the largest producers of tomatoes in California, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. FTE member companies produce approximately 50 percent of the fresh-market tomatoes grown in the U.S. The FTE is the domestic petitioner in the antidumping case against fresh tomatoes from Mexico. www.FloridaTomatoExchange.com
