The Mexican government repealed its ban on genetically modified corn imports from the U.S. after losing an arbitration ruling under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, in December 2024.
In a statement, USDA commended Mexico’s action, saying it safeguards approximately $5.6 billion in U.S. corn exports to Mexico.
USDA, in coordination with USTR, will continue to monitor Mexico’s compliance with its USMCA commitments. USDA added, “The Trump Administration will continue to stand up for U.S. farmers and producers, including tackling countries’ unjustified barriers to products of agricultural biotechnology.”
The U.S. exported $5.6 billion of corn to Mexico in 2024, which is the largest export market for U.S. corn.
In the 2023-2024 season, the U.S. exported a record 24.5 million tons of corn to Mexico, according to the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service.
