 The policy of former President López Obrador aimed to dramatically reduce the imports of yellow corn, most of which comes from the U.S., and boost local production instead. López Obrador wanted to limit the use of genetically modified corn, sparking a trade dispute with the U.S. Vertigo said the objective is not to reduce imports, but to produce more. Mexico's appetite for meat is growing, leading to increasing demand for corn in the livestock sector today.