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Trump Declares Glyphosate Essential Amid Cancer Lawsuits

2/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 19, 2026.
The order declares glyphosate essential for national and food security.
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has filed thousands of lawsuits alleging glyphosate exposure causes various cancers.
The dispute sets up a policy-versus-litigation dynamic with potential implications for agriculture and public health.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 19, 2026.
The order declares glyphosate essential for national and food security.
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has filed thousands of lawsuits alleging glyphosate exposure causes various cancers.
The dispute sets up a policy-versus-litigation dynamic with potential implications for agriculture and public health.