Creation Of USMCA Panel On Genetically Modified Corn

On February 13, 2023, the "Decree establishing various actions regarding glyphosate and genetically modified corn" was published in the Official Journal of the Federation, which provides for the implementation of alternatives for the gradual substitution of the use, production, marketing and distribution of transgenic corn in Mexico.

Based on these new rules, in March 2023 the United States government requested from Mexico, under the rules of Chapter 9 of the USMCA, technical consultations related to the measures taken by the Mexican government on imports of genetically modified corn. However, after five months of consultations, both countries were unable to reach an agreement on these measures.