Latin America in Focus

Could a Clash over Corn Upend U.S.-Mexico Trade Ties?

Episode Summary

When thinking about challenges for U.S.-Mexico ties, corn might not be the first thing to come to mind. But a simmering trade dispute over a potential Mexican ban of GMO corn could have enormous consequences for these intertwined economies. In this episode, North American trade expert Diego Marroquín tells AS/COA’s Carin Zissis about the potential impact of such a ban and why the case is a “litmus test for Mexico’s commitment to USMCA.” The music in this podcast is performed by Tembembe Ensemble Continuo for Americas Society. Watch the video of this performance: https://youtu.be/MHA33RgI51oFind out about upcoming concerts at: musicoftheamericas.org Other music in the podcast was performed by Botellita de Jerez and Nostalgia Huasteca. Learn more about Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast

Episode Notes

When thinking about challenges for U.S.-Mexico ties, corn might not be the first thing to come to mind. But a simmering trade dispute over a potential Mexican ban of GMO corn could have enormous consequences for these intertwined economies. In this episode, North American trade expert Diego Marroquín tells AS/COA’s Carin Zissis about the potential impact of such a ban and why the case is a “litmus test for Mexico’s commitment to USMCA.”

The music in this podcast is performed by Tembembe Ensemble Continuo for Americas Society. 
Watch the video of this performance: https://youtu.be/MHA33RgI51o
Find out about upcoming concerts at: musicoftheamericas.org

Other music in the podcast was performed by Botellita de Jerez and Nostalgia Huasteca.

Learn more about Latin America in Focus at www.as-coa.org/podcast