President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday declaring the United States’ supply of glyphosate, a controversial chemical used as a herbicide in commercial food production, a critical component of ensuring national and food security.
Trump’s order said there is no viable alternative to the chemical, and an adequate supply is crucial for domestic agricultural production, as the herbicide is instrumental in allowing American farmers to maintain high yields and low production costs. Meanwhile, the chemical has come under fire by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, with thousands of lawsuits across the country claiming exposure to it causes multiple types of cancer.
