Staff Reports
America’s heartland is finally catching a break, thanks to President Trump’s bold move to restore tariffs on Mexican tomatoes. For years, hardworking American tomato farmers have struggled to compete with the glut of cheap, government-backed produce flooding in from Mexico. Liberal politicians turned a blind eye while U.S. farms, especially in Florida and California, were left languishing. But Trump’s America First trade strategy is proving to be a game-changer, offering real relief to these struggling farmers as prices begin to stabilize and buyers shift their focus back to domestic crops.
Chad Smith from Smith Tomato Farm in California has seen an awakening of interest from buyers that hasn’t happened in decades. The simple act of reinstituting a 17 percent tariff on imports has been like a lifeline to an industry on the brink. The idea is so basic: protect American jobs from the greed of globalist interests that would rather outsource our food production. These tariffs provide American growers the fighting chance they so desperately need, and their impact is already tangible.
Meanwhile, liberal elites and Democrats clutch their pearls, lamenting the rise of “protectionist” policies. But how could it be wrong to protect American farmers from overseas competitors who exploit loopholes to dump tomatoes at rock-bottom prices? The same politicians who prattle about supporting American jobs haven’t lifted a finger to help these workers until now, when Trump’s decisive action threw them a lifeline.
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— Dr. Chris Clagett, MD, MPH (@DrClagett) July 22, 2025
The Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association has pointed out that Mexican producers have cynically used legal loopholes to harm U.S. markets for far too long. Now, at last, there’s leadership that stands up for the American farmer instead of kowtowing to foreign entities with little regard for the communities left battered by their actions. Trump’s tariffs are not just economic tools—they are statements of intent and integrity.
In a globalist world chasing profits at any cost, isn’t it time we prioritize our own people? These farmers are mothers, fathers, and families who just want to pursue the American Dream without fighting with one hand tied behind their backs. Trump gets that. The tariffs are working, and the liberals should take note: Putting America first isn’t just rhetoric—it’s a practical path to prosperity. Maybe the Democrats could learn a thing or two about real American values.
