Trump working on deal to buy potash from Belarus for lower price than Canada
- On Monday, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he is working on a "massive deal" to import potash from Belarus, claiming pricing would be "substantially less" than current Canadian imports.
- The United States relies on Canada for 88 percent of its potash imports, with Saskatchewan-based Nutrien Ltd. supplying the vast majority of fertilizer used on American farms.
- Belarus, ruled by Alexander Lukashenko since 1994, is under sanctions from the United States and European Union for aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
- The United States imported $4.2 billion worth of potash in 2025, accounting for nearly half of Canada's total potash exports, underscoring potential economic disruption for Canadian producers.
- Potash prices soared after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine; while prices have since declined, they remain above prewar levels, prompting the administration's search for alternative, cheaper supply routes.
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US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Washington is working on a major deal to purchase fertilizers from Belarus.
The United States is working on a large-scale deal to purchase potash fertilizers from Belarus
The United States is working on a large-scale deal to purchase potash fertilizers from Belarus, Trump said.According to him, the price will be significantly lower than what the United States currently pays to Canada.Subscribe to RT: TG
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VGUS President Donald Trump says a comprehensive deal to purchase fertilizer from Russia-ally Belarus is in the works.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Washington intended to enter into a large-scale agreement to purchase a rat from Belarus (Calium Carbonate)." The U.S.A. is working on a major contract to purchase a rat in Belarus," wrote Trump on the Truth Social social network.
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