Along with other industry trade associations, the FPAA has signed on to a letter to President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The letter seeks to prevent and eliminate tariffs between the three countries, especially in fresh produce. You can read the full letter ⬇️ Below is an excerpt [...]
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs released a statement addressing the withdrawal from the Tomato Suspension Agreement, highlighting the serious economic risks to Arizona’s supply chains, workforce, and consumers. The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas supports Governor Hobbs’ leadership on this issue and encourages members to READ HER FULL STATEMENT.
Senator Mark Kelly issued a statement warning that new tariffs on Mexican tomatoes will raise food prices and cost Arizona jobs. He called the move a “billion-dollar tax on working families” and urged the administration to reverse the decision. The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas supports Senator Kelly’s efforts. Read Full Statement Here [...]
If tomatoes become the next eggs, consumers will pay more, and US jobs and economic development will suffer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 14, 2025 The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is disappointed the Department of Commerce has terminated the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA). The agreement has been an important tool in protecting over [...]
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