On July 14 and 15, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 30% tariff on Mexican goods, effective August 1, 2025, with threats to increase tariffs if Mexico retaliates. This move also extends to the European Union. The tariffs have raised concerns about their impact on Mexico's economy and bilateral trade relations. Experts including Eduardo Torreblanca, Óscar Ocampo (Director of Economic Development at IMCO), Jorge Andrés Castañeda (founder of Kairós Consultores), and various Mexican lawmakers from Morena, PAN, and Movimiento Ciudadano discussed the implications on MVS Noticias programs. The agricultural sector, particularly the Mexican tomato industry, is at the center of the dispute. Juan Carlos Anaya, director general of the Grupo Consultor de Mercados Agrícolas, noted that Mexico supplies nine out of ten tomatoes imported by the U.S., highlighting that U.S. production cannot fully substitute Mexican tomatoes due to seasonal and quality differences. The tariffs have also sparked debate about the future of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (T-MEC) and the stability of Mexico's peso. Additionally, Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Russia if a peace agreement is not reached. Discussions continue regarding potential negotiations for a broader agreement between Mexico and the United States to address these trade tensions.