Why did Bayer petition the U.S. government to impose duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, and what was its stated justification?

Bayer, through its subsidiary Monsanto, petitioned the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission for antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imported from China, claiming it was being sold at artificially low prices due to predatory trade practices and subsidies; the company stated that 'the domestic glyphosate business as it stands today is not sustainable' and that it is the only U.S. maker of glyphosate, seeking duties to offset the price difference between cheaper Chinese imports and domestically produced glyphosate.

How have U.S. farmers and agricultural groups responded to Bayer's petition, and what are their main concerns?

U.S. farmers and agricultural groups strongly opposed Bayer's petition, with Jed Bower of the National Corn Growers Association stating that Bayer is acting 'purely for the benefit of the company and its shareholders, once again at the expense of the American farmer' during 'one of its most difficult periods in decades'; the American Soybean Association warned that import taxes would 'limit market competition, threaten cost spikes, and ultimately hurt U.S. farmers', especially as grain and soybean growers have struggled financially for the past four years due to high input costs including chemicals, seed, and fertilizer.

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