By Jamie Martin
The ongoing trade dispute between the US and Mexico concerning the ban on US biotech corn is nearing a resolution.
Nancy Martinez, a director at the National Corn Growers Association, recently discussed the issue on the Indiana Ag Policy Podcast. She highlighted that the US legal team presented strong scientific evidence against Mexico’s ban, which lacked a comprehensive risk assessment.
The ban is being reviewed under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), with a final report due in November. This decision is critical, not only for trade relations but also for the broader implications it holds for science and biotechnology sectors.
If the panel’s decision goes against the US, it could lead to significant economic and scientific setbacks, affecting the biotech industry and potentially influencing other countries to adopt similar measures.
Martinez emphasized that a negative outcome could stifle innovation and investment in biotechnology, which would be a considerable loss for the field.
The resolution of this dispute is eagerly awaited by various stakeholders, who hope for a ruling that supports scientific evidence and fair trade practices.
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