It’s been two years since a decree by Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to phase out imports of corn grown from genetically modified seed. In January 2021, the Obrador […] Read more
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U.S.-Mexico corn dispute unlikely to affect Canada
Long-term impact might set a precedent for future actions
Canada reported seeking formal talks with Mexico on GMO rule
U.S. already seeking similar talks
Ottawa | Reuters — Canada has asked for formal consultations with Mexico over its restrictions on genetically modified (GM) agricultural imports under the North American free-trade agreement, Bloomberg News reported […] Read more
U.S. demands formal trade talks with Mexico over GMO corn dispute
U.S. says new rules a breach of CUSMA
Chicago/Washington | Reuters — The United States requested formal trade consultations with Mexico on Monday over U.S. objections to its southern neighbour’s plans to limit imports of genetically modified corn […] Read more
Ontario police charge seven with trafficking, exploiting migrants
Workers provided for farms and other sites, police say
Toronto | Reuters — Ontario’s York Regional Police have charged seven people with trafficking and exploiting 64 Mexican migrants, saying the accused were part of an international labour trafficking ring […] Read more
Mexico opens door for GM corn in feed, industrial uses
U.S. 'disappointed' in Mexico's new decree
Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico on Monday scrapped a deadline to ban genetically modified corn for animal feed and industrial use amid trade tensions with the United States — […] Read more
Mexico says it aims for agreement with U.S. on GM corn in January
U.S. officials threatening action under CUSMA pact
Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico and the United States aim to reach an agreement in January over a pending Mexican ban on imports of genetically modified (GM) corn, the […] Read more
U.S. lawmakers call for action over Mexico’s GM corn ban
Mexico says it's working on revisions
Mexico City | Reuters — A group of bipartisan U.S. lawmakers called on Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Friday to start consultations under the Canada-U.S.Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA) over Mexico’s […] Read more
U.S. threatens legal steps over Mexico’s planned GMO corn ban
Planned ban would see imports of yellow corn cut in half
Glacier FarmMedia – The United States threatened legal action Nov. 28 against Mexico’s plan to ban imports of genetically modified corn in 2024, saying it would cause huge economic losses […] Read more
Mexico to rework decree on GM corn, economy minister says
GM corn, glyphosate bans now due to take effect in 2024
Mexico City | Reuters — Mexico has offered to extend a deadline to ban genetically modified (GM) corn until 2025 and is working on a proposal to overhaul its plan, […] Read more
Mexico open to deal with U.S. on GMO corn
U.S. corn growers seek clarity over ban
Mexico City | Reuters — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday he is seeking a deal with Washington after the United States threatened legal action over Mexico’s […] Read more