Despite criticism over inspection provision, tomato agreement likely to be signed this week

A suspension agreement covering fresh tomatoes from Mexico, reached by Mexican growers and the Commerce Department last month and expected to be signed this week, is still facing criticism from both Mexican producers and domestic importers concerned about the increased border inspections the deal would mandate. The draft agreement suspends an antidumping investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico, for which a U.S. International Trade Commission hearing is scheduled for next week. A final determination was expected next month. The final...