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Trump Administration Backs Monsanto Against Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

12/3/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration backs Monsanto in its bid to shield it from liability for Roundup cancer claims.
It argues that lawsuits claiming Monsanto failed to warn are preempted by federal law.
Monsanto faces about 100,000 similar lawsuits.
The Environmental Protection Agency has deemed glyphosate not likely to cause cancer.
The case could set significant precedents for future liability claims.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration backs Monsanto in its bid to shield it from liability for Roundup cancer claims.
It argues that lawsuits claiming Monsanto failed to warn are preempted by federal law.
Monsanto faces about 100,000 similar lawsuits.
The Environmental Protection Agency has deemed glyphosate not likely to cause cancer.
The case could set significant precedents for future liability claims.