In 'Assault' on Mexican Food Sovereignty, US Ramps Up Fight Over GM Corn and Glyphosate

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In 'Assault' on Mexican Food Sovereignty, US Ramps Up Fight Over GM Corn and Glyphosate
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'U.S. agribusiness exporters, the biotech industry, and their allies in Congress are pushing this case, intent on compelling Mexico to accept U.S. exports without debate,' said one expert.

in February reiterating plans to block GM corn imports for human consumption by then but lifting the deadline for imports intended for livestock feed and industrial use.

While AMLO's move was seen as a concession to the U.S. and lobbyists challenging his policies, the Biden administration in June still requested 75 days of formal negotiations. After talks ended Wednesday, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai confirmed the decision to form a panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement .

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack similarly said that "Mexico's approach to biotechnology is not based on science" and "the United States is continuing to exercise its rights under the USMCA to ensure that U.S. producers and exporters have full and fair access to the Mexican market.

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