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politics10 days ago

RFK Jr. backs boosting glyphosate production, sparking MAHA backlash

Health Secretary RFK Jr. endorsed a Trump-backed executive order to ramp up domestic production of glyphosate-based herbicides and related phosphorus supplies, arguing it would secure food production and reduce dependence on adversarial nations, even as he has long warned about cancer risks from these chemicals. The stance provoked anger among MAHA supporters who fear he’s compromising his principles, while Bayer and others press for liability shields amid ongoing Roundup litigation.

via Politico|
#glyphosate#maha#politics
Trump shields glyphosate production with executive order amid lawsuits
politics15 days ago

Trump shields glyphosate production with executive order amid lawsuits

President Trump signed an executive order under the Defense Production Act to secure domestic production of glyphosate-based herbicides like Roundup and elemental phosphorus, granting immunity to manufacturers and arguing the move is essential to national security and food supply. Health and environmental groups criticize it amid thousands of lawsuits alleging cancer risks, while Bayer says it will comply and pursues preemption in courts; the policy could affect litigation as a Supreme Court preemption case awaits in April.

via The Guardian|
#bayer#glyphosate#lawsuits
Trump taps DPA to bolster U.S. glyphosate and phosphorus production
politics15 days ago

Trump taps DPA to bolster U.S. glyphosate and phosphorus production

President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides (Roundup), citing defense and food security; the move aligns with the Make America Healthy Again stance amid ongoing controversy and lawsuits over glyphosate's health effects, and tasks the Agriculture Secretary with implementing expanded production while highlighting U.S. reliance on limited domestic producers and potential supply-chain vulnerabilities.

via CNBC|
#defense-production-act#domestic-production#glyphosate
Bayer tees up $7.25B settlement to wrap Roundup cancer lawsuits
business15 days ago

Bayer tees up $7.25B settlement to wrap Roundup cancer lawsuits

Bayer and plaintiffs’ lawyers unveiled a proposed nationwide settlement of up to $7.25 billion to resolve more than 125,000 U.S. Roundup cancer lawsuits, funded over as many as 21 years with payouts varying by exposure and age. The deal, which still needs Missouri court approval, would provide compensation even if the Supreme Court sides with Bayer on labeling preemption, while potentially shielding the company from larger future costs. Separately, Bayer has halted glyphosate in U.S. residential markets but continues its use in agriculture; regulators say glyphosate is unlikely to be carcinogenic when used as directed. Some plaintiffs’ attorneys say payouts are too small and opt-outs could derail the agreement.),

via statnews.com|
#bayer#business#glyphosate
Bayer promotes $7.25B plan to settle Roundup lawsuits without admitting fault
business16 days ago

Bayer promotes $7.25B plan to settle Roundup lawsuits without admitting fault

Bayer's Monsanto unit proposed a $7.25 billion settlement to resolve Roundup non-Hodgkin lymphoma lawsuits, with annual payments over up to 21 years if approved; the deal includes no admission of liability and would lift Bayer's total litigation liability to about €11.8 billion, plus roughly €3 billion in other Roundup settlements. The lawsuits stem from Bayer's 2018 acquisition of Monsanto, and Roundup remains on the market as Bayer maintains its safety claims.

via CBS News|
#bayer#business#monsanto
politics1 month ago

RFK Jr. Bridges GOP and Plaintiffs’ Lawyers in an Unlikely Anti-Corporate Push

RFK Jr.’s anti‑corporate stance on food, chemicals, and vaccines is upending traditional GOP industry loyalties and forging an unlikely alliance with consumer plaintiffs’ lawyers who see new mass‑tort opportunities in his MAHA agenda; his vaccine policy moves and push to reassess vaccine liability could energize lawsuits against pharma and agribusiness while industry groups warn this risks higher costs and broader consequences for public health, as seen in high‑profile Roundup litigation and related court activity.

via Politico|
#maha#politics#rfk-jr
Supreme Court to decide Bayer’s bid to block thousands of Roundup lawsuits
law1 month ago

Supreme Court to decide Bayer’s bid to block thousands of Roundup lawsuits

The Supreme Court agreed to hear Bayer’s appeal aimed at blocking thousands of state lawsuits alleging the Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, weighing whether EPA approval without a cancer warning should defeat the claims. The Trump administration backs Bayer, reversing the Biden administration, while EPA officials say glyphosate is unlikely to be carcinogenic when used as directed. Bayer has set aside about $16 billion to settle claims and has pushed for state-level immunity laws, with Georgia and North Dakota enacting such measures. A Missouri case involving non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is part of the docket, and Bayer faces roughly 181,000 claims overall. A 2024 appellate ruling favored Bayer, and the company has signaled it could remove glyphosate from U.S. residential markets but would retain it for agriculture; timing for arguments remains uncertain.

via PBS|
#bayer#glyphosate#law
High Court weighs Roundup lawsuits shield
world-and-nation1 month ago

High Court weighs Roundup lawsuits shield

The Supreme Court will hear Monsanto’s bid to preempt state-law warnings about Roundup’s cancer risk under federal pesticide law, potentially shielding the company from tens of thousands of lawsuits even though the EPA has not required a cancer warning. The case could affect more than 100,000 plaintiffs and clarify whether federal rules override state claims; a decision is expected by late June with arguments possibly in April.

via Los Angeles Times|
#glyphosate#monsanto#preemption
Bayer Faces Supreme Court Test Over Roundup Liability Preemption
business1 month ago

Bayer Faces Supreme Court Test Over Roundup Liability Preemption

The US Supreme Court agreed to hear Bayer AG’s appeal challenging thousands of Roundup lawsuits, focusing on whether federal pesticide law preempts state-level failure-to-warn claims. Bayer seeks to dismiss many cases while still facing roughly 67,000 claims, with billions already paid in verdicts and settlements and more reserved. The ruling could harmonize preemption standards across courts and impact the trajectory of Roundup litigation.

via Bloomberg.com|
#bayer#business#glyphosate