
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Mexico might review and potentially remove its ban on GM white corn imports after its June 2024 presidential election. He said he met his Mexican counterpart to urge a science-based approach.
A USMCA panel decision is not expected for months.
A possible policy reversal after the election would support future US white corn export demand, but the timeline is uncertain and the near-term impact on prices is limited.
After 480 past neutral trade events, CORN moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
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