The Make America Healthy Again agenda is influencing state-level legislation favoring the chemical industry, including proposals that would shield pesticide manufacturers from liability for health impacts if their products are EPA-approved. With glyphosate, a controversial herbicide linked to serious health risks including cancer, in the spotlight, legal battles against Bayer (which owns Monsanto) are ongoing. The EPA's shifting position on glyphosate underscores the tension between regulatory actions and public health concerns. This conjunction of policy changes may lead to greater chemical exposure in the food system, impacting consumer safety.
Proposed changes under the Make America Healthy Again agenda could lead to increased pesticide usage in the U.S. food supply, backed by liability protection for chemical companies.
As states propose legislation, at least 11 states, with the potential for 21 more, are advocating for ag-chemical industry immunity against product-related health harms.
Research links glyphosate, a widely used herbicide and component of Roundup, to cancer, autism, and other health issues, yet regulatory protections are shifting in favor of chemical companies.
Bayer, facing thousands of cancer claims tied to Roundup, has allocated over $14 billion in settlements, illustrating the ongoing legal and health implications of glyphosate.
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