
The US requested formal USMCA consultations with Mexico over its plan to restrict imports of genetically modified corn, the first step toward a possible dispute panel. USDA also raised global corn production in its March report but increased ending stocks, and corn prices continued to decline during the week.
Risk of Mexican import restrictions on US corn, the largest export market, could cut US export demand, adding pressure to corn prices if the dispute escalates.
After 683 past bearish trade events, Corn moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.6%), and +0.3% over 20.
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