# USMCA will mean more genetically modified foods on your dinner table

> Rabble.ca argues that the USMCA promotes GM foods by streamlining biotech approvals and weakening labeling protections. It also says the deal would allow more rBST milk in Canada.

- Date: 2018-10-09 · published 2018-10-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/62513-usmca-will-mean-more-genetically-modified-foods-on-your-dinner-table
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Easier GM approvals and Canadian dairy access may modestly expand trade in biotech crops and dairy, but the article is advocacy commentary with no immediate price effect.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: neutral

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## Sources

- rabble.ca: https://rabble.ca/environment/usmca-will-mean-more-gmo-foods-your-dinner-table/

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