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 plan to ban genetically modified (GMO) corn in 2024.
Supporters of the ban argue genetically modified corn could contaminate Mexico's native varieties.
Mexico's agriculture ministry declined to comment. A spokesperson for the president did not respond to a request for comment.
Lopez Obrador added he wanted health authorities in both countries to assess the impact of GMO corn on human health. Mexico and its northern neighbors are already in dispute resolution talks over Lopez Obrador's energy policies, which the United States argues violate the trade pact. Raul Urteaga, a former Mexican official and founder of consulting group Global Agrotrade Advisors, said the meeting with U.S. officials on Monday suggested a trade dispute with Washington over corn might be imminent.Reporting by Dave Graham, Raul Cortes, Kylie Madry and Cassandra Garrison; Editing by Lisa Shumaker, Mark Potter and Marguerita ChoyMexico-based reporter focusing on climate change and companies with an emphasis on telecoms.
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