In the latest episode of Talking Ag Biotech, Keith Matthews and Chris Wozniak were joined by a new guest, Kimberly Reynolds of Wiley’s International Trade Practice. The central topic of their discussion was the current U.S. Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) Genetically-Engineered (GE) corn trade dispute. This situation has come about as a result of Mexico’s decision to restrict the import of GE corn, receiving pushback from both the U.S. and Canada.Here you can listen the entire podcast.
Aside from the primary discussion around the USMCA GE corn trade dispute, the group also shared noteworthy updates regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) Exemption Rule. This rule, which has profound implications for the agricultural biotech industry, has seen recent developments that would be of interest to legal professionals in the sector.
The inclusion of Kimberly Reynolds in the discussion provided a unique perspective, as her experience in international trade law significantly enriched the conversation. Wiley’s International Trade Practice, where Reynolds is a member, often handles cases involving disputes like the one under debate, making her insights valuable and relevant to the topic at hand.
The Talking Ag Biotech series continues to be an essential resource for those involved in agricultural biotech law. Offering in-depth investigations and discussions about current and critical issues facing the industry, each episode is a treasure trove of insights and knowledge beneficial to legal professionals working in this field.