Bayer said on Thursday it had set aside an additional 1.2 billion euros (C$1.9 billion) in provisions to address ongoing litigation in the United States over weed killer Roundup.

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Bayer has threatened to pull Roundup from the U.S. market if it’s not granted greater protections
The crop input giant is looking for greater protection against costly product liability lawsuits
Bayer defends safety of the herbicide, but legal costs may force withdrawal from U.S. market