The trial in the first of multiple lawsuits began Monday in Minneapolis against Syngenta over its U.S. introduction of genetically engineered Viptera and Duracade corn before China approved it for import. According to a Bloomberg story, the complaints, being heard in Hennepin County District Court, say Syngenta’s release resulted in China rejecting shiploads of corn leading to price drops that hurt growers. The suit says Syngenta marketed corn with the MIR162 trait despite knowing China had not given its approval.
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