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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Since Donald Trump has been in office, there have always been rapprochements between the US and Belarus. Now a great economic deal between the two states could be imminent. Canada would suffer.
Trump: We’ll Buy Fertilizer From Belarus, Not Canada
Canada’s CTV News reports: U.S. President Donald Trump says he is working on a “massive deal” to purchase potash from Belarus. “The pricing would be for substantially less than we are currently paying to Canada, very good news for our Farmers and Ranchers,” he posted to Truth Social on Monday. Canada is the leading exporter of potash, shipping about 22.9 million tonnes in 2024, accounting for over 39 per cent of global exports according to the G…
The U.S. is heavily dependent on Canadian potash, which is also exempt from tariffs.
Donald Trump, has just announced a potential potash agreement with Belarus, to reduce US dependence on Canadian products.
US President Donald Trump said the US is working on an agreement to buy potash in Belarus to reduce their dependence on Canadian fertilizers.
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