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Avocado importers: seasonal limits on Mexican fruit would raise prices

California growers are pushing for seasonal limits on Mexican avocados, but an importer argues that would send grocery prices up; the tariff fight with Mexico continues.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOkay, the one we teased: California growers want seasonal limits on Mexican avocados, and an importer says that would raise your guacamole price, not lower it.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the fruit we've been eating for thirty years is now a trade war. Guac is going to cost like a phone plan.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIs an avocado a fruit, a vegetable, or currency? I'm asking for a friend with a garage.

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