Trucks and GMO’s The Mexican government’s decision to ban glyphosate and eventually imports of genetically modified corn in 2024 is being met with resistance by the country’s main farm lobby. It may also soon be met by resistance from the U.S. government. The USMCA was specifically edited to prevent this kind of populist but unscientific action against GMO’s and trade. The Agreement requires the use of scientific principles and science-based decision making with the obligation to limit risk management actions to those least adversely impactful on trade. It is the equivalent of Washington blocking Mexican truck drivers from carrying cargoes into the U.S. – it is not based on safety but the protection of America...

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