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Florida farmers bracing for strawberry price hike in coming months
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Steven Yablonski , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 24, 2026
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Key points The United States Department of Commerce announced the tax, which will be in effect from November 1 to March 31. A tax on Mexican strawberries is set to take effect in November, ranging from over 3% to 5.
28% on imported berries. This tax is expected to lead to a price hike for strawberries in the coming months. The United States Department of Commerce announced the tax, which will be in effect from November 1 to March 31.
The tax is a result of a petition filed by several strawberry producers, who claim that Mexico's government and strawberry industry have engaged in unfair trading practices. Mexican growers have reportedly undercut prices for decades, making it difficult for other farmers to compete. Further details on the impact of the tax and the strawberry industry are available from the source.
The tax is expected to affect the price of strawberries, but the full extent of the impact is not yet clear.
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Category: arts Published: August 24, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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