Mexico City, Mexico (February 12, 2025) - Mexico lifted GM corn restrictions to comply with the decision of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel. The ruling revokes the decree of former President López Obrador protecting native corn species.
The decision, published in the Federal Official Gazette and signed by Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard, follows a complaint filed by the United States in 2023. The US argued that Mexico's February 2023 decree, issued by then-President López Obrador, violated USMCA trade commitments by restricting GM corn imports. The panel, established in response to the US complaint, concluded in December 2024 that Mexico's measures were inconsistent with the trade agreement and recommended alignment with USMCA obligations. Thus, the Mexican government has nullified the application of Art. 6 (Section II), 7, and 8 of the 2023 decree, effectively lifting the restrictions. Administrative actions referring to the revoked provisions will also be rendered void, according to the publication.
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