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Canada Requests Mexico Talks on GMO Ban After US Corn Move

  • Nation asked for consultations on Tuesday, one day after US
  • Canada concerned about overall respect for trade deal’s rules
Canada is the world’s top producer of canola, a genetically-modified crop used in everything from deep-frying to salad dressing.

Canada is the world’s top producer of canola, a genetically-modified crop used in everything from deep-frying to salad dressing.

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Canada asked for formal consultations with Mexico over the Latin American nation’s restrictions on genetically modified agricultural imports under their free-trade agreement, following a separate request by the US focused on corn earlier this week.

Canada requested the talks on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified without permission to speak publicly.