President Trump has signed an executive order allowing products traded under the USMCA to be outside of the 25% tariffs previously announced. Additionally and specifically, Canadian potash imports into the U.S. will be subject to a reduced import tariff of 10%.
Both The Fertilizer Institute and The Agriculture Retailers Association issued reactions applauding the special attention to fertilizer trade across North America.
“President Trump has long been supportive of U.S. farmers and rural communities,” said TFI President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch. “As the important spring planting season kicks off on farms around the country, the President’s recognition of the critical nature of fertilizers will ensure growers have access to the vital crop nutrients that make possible bountiful harvests and profitable grower operations. We look forward to continuing our work with the Administration to make the U.S. fertilizer industry and American agriculture the most productive in the world.”
CEO Daren Coppock expressed gratitude to the Trump administration for hearing the concerns of agriculture and granting the tariff reduction on imported potash.
“Given that the United States sources over 85% of its potash from Canada, this exemption is crucial to prevent supply disruptions and cost increases that could adversely affect farmers nationwide,” he said. “Canadian potash, a vital nutrient for U.S. crop production, plays an indispensable role in ensuring robust crop yields and maintaining the competitiveness of American agriculture. While this reduction will ease access to potash, if other imported fertilizer products remain subject to tariffs, those costs will be passed on to growers.
Both associations highlight how the economic impact of this executive order on fertilizer will help maintain the global competitiveness of U.S. farmers, strengthen rural economies and keep food prices in check.
Sec. Brooke Rollins posted on X how this action on fertilizer was in recognition of the President’s focus on farmers.
Thank you, Mr. President! @POTUS’ decision to grant a lower 10% tariff on any potash imported from Canada or Mexico that falls outside the USMCA preference is strategic. It will keep negotiations on track and ensure farmers can buy much needed fertilizer at the lowest price…
— Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) March 6, 2025
