
Mexican consultations on USMCA raised concerns about large US farm subsidies, which Mexican Economy Secretary Ebrard said put Mexican farmers at a disadvantage. The article cites federal US farm support estimated at $33-35 billion for 2025 and agricultural exports of $183.7 billion in 2024.
Trade friction over subsidies could pressure US farm export access during the USMCA review. Any escalation would be a risk to US grain and meal export demand, but the impact is currently limited to rhetoric.
After 439 past neutral policy events, CORN moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.2%), and +1.1% over 20.
After 206 past neutral policy events, SBM moved a median -0.4% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -2.3% to +1.8%), and -0.7% over 20.
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