US threatens to take Mexico to USMCA panels over GM corn and energy policy

At the meeting of the T-MEC Free Trade Commission, economic representatives from Mexico, Canada and the United States discussed issues such as business relocation.

Francisco Juarez

UNITED STATES threatened to open dispute settlement commissions with Mexico if they do not address your concerns regarding the presidential decree prohibiting the import of transgenic maize.

At the third meeting of the T-MEC Free Trade Commissionthe United States Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, explained that these measures still generate issues for your country.

“We dispute the basis on which Mexico restricts trade in these products because, in our view, and as we believe scientifically justified, these products are safe and should not be restricted.”

Katherine Tai He also explained that the rates he advertised Mexico on the but they don’t affect you because protects the USMCA.

“Regarding tariffs, what I understand and what my lawyers tell me is that since we have a free trade agreement, T-MEC these tariffs do not apply to us, but the original decree impacts the corn trade between the two countries.”

At the same time, the official added that he the progress of the litigation with Mexico on the country’s energy policies, but concerns persist”deeply rooted. »

However, he hopes the resolution mechanisms litigation is effective for reach agreements.

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