Agricultural tariffs apply from April 2

US President Donald Trump has announced the application of a 25% tariff on Mexican exports ; however, it will not be until April 2 when he will impose tariffs on agricultural products entering his country.

In light of this measure, Sinaloa producers are preparing to file a lawsuit for violations of the T-MEC Trade Agreement, as it is estimated that both countries will suffer millions in damages.

In Sinaloa, the export of tomatoes , fruits and other vegetables to the United States would be mainly affected , according to Marte Nicolás Vega Román, president of the Confederation of Agricultural Associations of the State of Sinaloa (CAADES).

"The tariffs are coming, we don't know to what extent, but in one way or another it will affect us. It affects the trade that is so struggling at the moment, it is not easy to maintain. Speaking specifically about agricultural activity and putting tariffs on our products , we cannot even think about it.

The impact of these tariffs will not only affect Mexican producers , but could also impact American and Mexican consumers if tariffs are also applied to US products .

According to data from the Ministry of Economy, 72.1% of Mexico's total exports of agri-food products are concentrated in these products (data 2022-2024).

Beer - 6,083 million dollars

Tequila - 4,085 million dollars

Berries - 3,789 mmd

Avocado - 3,368 mmd

Meat - 2,238 million dollars

Tomato - 2,143 million dollars

Sweet biscuits - 1,182 million dollars

Confectionery - 1,138 million dollars

Pepper - 1,124 million dollars

Sugar - 1,012 million dollars

The United States is Mexico's main agricultural and food market with 35.434 billion dollars.