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President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Mandate Domestic Glyphosate and Phosphorus Supplies

Defense Production Act Invoked to Secure U.S. Glyphosate and Phosphorus Supply·February 18 – March 9, 2026

14 days ago

President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Mandate Domestic Glyphosate and Phosphorus Supplies

The Defense Production Act order is currently active, mandating prioritized production of glyphosate and phosphorus while providing manufacturers with immunity from health-related lawsuits. A bipartisan legislative effort to strip this immunity and allow legal action for damages is currently stalled in the House Judiciary Committee. This leaves chemical companies shielded from litigation as the administration fast-tracks the supply of agricultural chemicals.

2 months ago

House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overturn Liability Protections in Glyphosate Executive Order

Bipartisan legislation is introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary to overturn the executive order's liability protections.

2 months ago

Rep. Thomas Massie Slams DPA Use for Glyphosate, Citing Corporate Immunity and Health Concerns

Representative Thomas Massie publicly opposes the administration's move, stating the government should not promote glyphosate or provide corporate immunity.
If we’re Making America Healthy Again, government shouldn't be promoting glyphosate and providing liability immunity for corporations making it. Thank you to @RepMikeLevin for cosponsoring the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act.

2 months ago

Administration Glyphosate Push Triggers Rift With 'Make America Healthy Again' Movement

Reports emerge that the administration's pro-glyphosate stance has caused a rift with the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement.
Will MAHA turn on Trump? How his executive order feels like 'betrayal'

2 months ago

President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Secure Glyphosate and Phosphorus Supplies

President Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to secure the supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides.

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The executive orders provide the legal basis for the current policy, while the bipartisan bill serves as a direct legislative attempt to override those orders and remove manufacturer protections.

News

A Trump order protected a weedkiller. And also a weapon of war. - The Boston Globe

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Massie says US 'under siege' by Roundup maker Bayer

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Will MAHA turn on Trump? How his executive order feels like 'betrayal'

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Trump admin goes back on core pillar of MAHA agenda

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Massie seeks to undo Trump's pro-glyphosate executive order

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Trump issues order declaring glyphosate national defense priority

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