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Is GMO Corn Safe to Eat? Understanding the US–Mexico Corn Trade Dispute

Mexico banned the import of GMO corn—most of which comes from the United States. Why has the country banned it?
Is GMO Corn Safe to Eat? Understanding the US–Mexico Corn Trade Dispute
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JoJo Novaes
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been on the commercial market for many years, yet their safety remains contentious. Is it safe to eat GMO food? Why has GMO corn triggered a trade dispute between the United States and Mexico?

About 90 percent of the corn planted in the United States is genetically modified, and Mexico is a major buyer, purchasing nearly 30 percent of the total U.S. corn exports. However, in 2020, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a decree banning the import of GMO corn starting in January 2024.
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