Insights and Stories on Mexico

U.S. escalates Mexico corn trade spat with dispute panel request

Aug. 17, 2023 at 4:31 pm CDT

Washington | Reuters — The United States on Thursday escalated its objections to Mexico’s curbs on genetically modified corn imports, requesting a dispute settlement panel under the North American trade pact, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said. The request to send the dispute to arbitrators was announced after formal consultations […]

U.S. grains: Soybeans advance on hot, dry forecast

Aug. 17, 2023 at 4:11 pm CDT

By Tom Polansek

NAFTA meeting to skirt major disputes, U.S. trade rep says

Jul. 5, 2023 at 6:45 pm CDT

By David Lawder

Mexican president moves to prioritize domestic corn for tortillas

Jun. 19, 2023 at 4:54 pm CDT

By Cassandra Garrison

Canada gets in on U.S. trade challenge of Mexico’s GM corn ban

Jun. 9, 2023 at 2:27 pm CDT

By Dave Bedard

U.S. escalates dispute with Mexico over GM corn

Jun. 2, 2023 at 8:06 pm CDT

Mexico City | Reuters — The U.S. is escalating its conflict with Mexico over agriculture biotech measures, including the stance on genetically modified (GM) corn, by requesting dispute settlement consultations, senior officials of the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said on Friday. The North American neighbours are inching closer to a […]

By Cassandra Garrison

Organic trade pact in place between Canada, Mexico

May. 25, 2023 at 2:04 pm CDT

Canada and Mexico have come to an understanding on trade of organic foods. The two countries recently signed on for the Canada-Mexico Organic Equivalency Arrangement, which will allow certain products certified under either the Canada Organic Regime or the Mexican organic system to be sold and labelled as organic in […]

By OrganicBiz

After growing GM corn for decades, some U.S. farmers open to Mexican restrictions

Apr. 6, 2023 at 12:28 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Mexico has found unexpected allies as it tries to limit imports of genetically modified (GM) corn: some U.S. farmers who grow the crops. Farmers have for decades planted GM corn, which protects against insects and herbicides, with seeds sold by companies such as Bayer, Corteva and […]

By Tom Polansek

Canada reported seeking formal talks with Mexico on GMO rule

Mar. 8, 2023 at 3:45 pm CST

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 Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Canada requested the talks on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg, a day after the […]

By Reuters

U.S. demands formal trade talks with Mexico over GMO corn dispute

Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:28 pm CST

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 and other agricultural biotechnology products. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office announced the request for technical talks after months of informal […]

By Cassandra Garrison David Lawder

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