WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Senator Rick Scott applauded President Trump and the Department of Commerce’s decision to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement calling it a long-overdue win for American agriculture and a testament to President Trump’s unwavering commitment to putting American farmers first. Senator Scott has consistently called for this termination for years, arguing that the agreement failed to protect American producers from unfair foreign trade practices and allowed Mexico’s tomato exports to flood the domestic market.

This announcement follows Senator Scott’s letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and recent call with the Secretary urging action to protect American businesses and promote fair trade, and thanking him for his dedication to protecting American farmers and their businesses with this critical step.

Senator Rick Scott said, “This is great news for American growers and producers, and I’m grateful President Trump and Secretary Lutnick are heeding my call to stand for American growers by terminating this failed agreement. For years, I urged Biden’s Department of Commerce to end the Tomato Suspension Agreement and stand up for American agriculture. Today’s decision from President Trump’s administration is a major win for Florida farmers and growers across the country as they have suffered for years while the federal government allowed our markets to be flooded with artificially cheap tomatoes from Mexican producers grown with child and forced labor, making it impossible for local producers to compete. I’ve fought hard to protect American growers, and I’m proud to see the Trump administration’s Department of Commerce put America first and correct course by terminating this agreement.”

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