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Could a Clash over Corn Upend U.S.-Mexico Trade Ties?
Could a Clash over Corn Upend U.S.-Mexico Trade Ties?
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
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.orgOther 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
Released:
Mar 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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