WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at expanding domestic production of the controversial herbicide glyphosate, triggering backlash from environmental advocates and members of the Republican-aligned Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement.
In the order, Trump described glyphosate, a key ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, as a “cornerstone” of U.S. agricultural productivity and rural economic stability. He directed the Agriculture secretary to ensure adequate supplies and called for liability protections under the Defense Production Act for producers. Trump framed the move as essential to national security and food-supply stability.
The order drew criticism from MAHA activists, who oppose pesticide use and have warned about links between glyphosate and chronic illness. Kelly Ryerson, known online as “The Glyphosate Girl,” said the decision contradicts earlier health-focused campaign promises. Environmental groups also condemned the order, citing ongoing litigation and studies linking glyphosate to cancer.
Bayer, which owns Monsanto and produces Roundup, recently announced a settlement exceeding $7 billion in lawsuits alleging glyphosate causes non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The company maintains the herbicide is safe and points to federal research finding no overall tumor association. The Environmental Protection Agency is conducting an updated safety review.
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