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Nebraska group to meet with USTR, USDA and express concern over Mexico’s GMO ban

Wednesday, July 19 by Brownfield Ag News

A state ag director says if the Mexico’s ban on biotech corn isn’t lifted soon, it could severely impact US corn producers. Sherry Vinton from Nebraska tells Brownfield it’s clear that Mexico’s action violates the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. “We need to stand... Read More.

Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra frustrated with USTR

Thursday, June 29 by Brownfield Ag News

A U.S. congressman is frustrated with Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield the USTR has failed to respond to a Brazilian tariff on U.S. ethanol that went into effect February 1st. “We’ve got to hold Brazil accountable (so) shame on them,... Read More.

USTR urged to keep pressure on Mexico over GM corn ban

Monday, June 12 by Brownfield Ag News

A member of the House Ways and Means subcommittee on trade is encouraging the U.S. Trade Representative to keep pressure on Mexico to withdraw its proposed ban on biotech corn. Minnesota Republican Michelle Fischbach says the USTR should fully utilize the tools she has... Read More.

USTR requests dispute settlement with Mexico over biotech corn ban

Friday, June 2 by Brownfield Ag News

The United States Trade Representative has filed a formal dispute settlement with Mexico over its ban of biotech corn for human consumption and animal feed. National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag tells Brownfield the filing that’s made possible under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement... Read More.

Letter asks USTR to address ethanol trading shortfalls in Brazil

Thursday, June 1 by Brownfield Ag News

A bipartisan group of US Representatives is asking the Biden administration to address Brazil’s unfair trading policies impacting American ethanol. Ed Hubbard, general counsel and vice president for government affairs with the Renewable Fuels Association, says Brazil imposed tariffs in February and that’s... Read More.

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Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra frustrated with USTR

USTR urged to keep pressure on Mexico over GM corn ban

USTR requests dispute settlement with Mexico over biotech corn ban

Letter asks USTR to address ethanol trading shortfalls in Brazil

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