Challenging Mexico GMO Policy The U.S. formally requested USMCA dispute settlement consultations with Mexico over its proposed ban on GMO corn. The move comes months after initiating informal discussions that have gone nowhere. Former Mexican agricultural trade negotiator Kenneth Smith Ramos has expressed skepticism that his country would impose the GMO corn import restriction but Mexico City’s failure to approve any new traits, including those for cotton and canola effectively constitutes a ban. Notable is that Mexico’s basis for the ban is human health and safety. There are many countries that prohibit food crops that have been genetically modified but the language in the USMCA is stronger in this regard. Inequitable E...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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