Trump administration seeks major potash deal with Belarus instead of Canada
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration is negotiating a large potash purchase from Belarus to replace Canadian supplies.
US shifts away from Canadian supplier
The United States currently pays higher prices for fertilizer ingredients than the proposed agreement would offer. Trump stated this new arrangement provides better news for American farmers and ranchers. Canada remains the world leading exporter of this key ingredient used in crop production.
Trade relations face new pressure
Washington is pursuing dialogue with Minsk despite ongoing tensions between the two nations. The United States imports most of its potash, and prices rose significantly after the Ukraine war began in 2022. In 2024, seventy nine percent of US imports came from Canada according to geological survey data.
2 outlets, different leads
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The News International
US working on major Belarus potash deal that could undercut Canada, Trump says
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The Guardian
Trump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade war
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