
The US chief agricultural negotiator, Doug McKalip, said the US expects the dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn to be resolved this year. Mexico buys about $5 billion of US GM corn annually, mostly for livestock feed.
Resolution of the USMCA dispute could secure continued Mexican demand for US corn, the top export market, supporting US corn export prices; a ruling against the ban removes a downside risk.
After 729 past bullish trade events, Corn moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.8%), and +0.5% over 20.
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