Mexico Bans Planting of Gm Corn, Sparking Potential Us Tensions
Mexico's lower house of Congress has approved a constitutional reform to ban the planting of genetically modified (GM) corn, a move that could lead to more tension with the United States after the resolution of a trade dispute. President Claudia Sheinbaum's initiative comes as a result of a USMCA panel ruling that Mexico's restrictions on GM corn violate the agreement. The reform strengthens Mexico's stance against GM corn, branding native corn as an "element of national identity" and banning its planting within the country.
- The move by Mexico to ban GM corn could be seen as a significant shift in the country's approach to genetically engineered crops, potentially impacting global trade dynamics.
- How will the US respond to Mexico's new restrictions on GM corn, particularly if it perceives them as retaliatory measures against American agricultural interests?