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Trump’s ‘tamales and tomatoes’ view of Mexican trade doesn’t match the data.

President Donald Trump has dismissed trade with Mexico as little more than "tamales and tomatoes." But the economic ties between the two countries are far more significant. trade and the longstanding relationship between both countries also affects Texas businesses, workers and consumers.

Trump’s ‘tamales and tomatoes’ view of Mexican trade doesn’t match the data.

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President Donald Trump has dismissed trade with Mexico as little more than "tamales and tomatoes." But the economic ties between the two countries are far more significant.

trade and the longstanding relationship between both countries also affects Texas businesses, workers and consumers.

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President Donald Trump has dismissed trade with Mexico as little more than "tamales and tomatoes." But the economic ties between the two countries are far more significant. trade and the longstanding relationship between both countries also affects Texas businesses, workers and consumers.

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