Trump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade war
President Donald Trump announced that the United States is negotiating a large-scale deal to purchase potash from Belarus to reduce reliance on Canada. This strategic shift occurs amidst an escalating trade dispute with Canada, which has historically been the primary supplier of this essential agricultural input. The move signals a diplomatic thaw between Washington and Minsk, despite ongoing international criticism regarding Belarus's human rights record and its support for Russia.
- ▪Trump stated on Truth Social that the US is working on a massive deal to buy potash from Belarus at prices substantially lower than those paid to Canada.
- ▪In 2024, 79% of US potash imports came from Canada, 11% from Russia, and 4% from Belarus, according to the US Geological Survey.
- ▪The US has recently begun thawing relations with Belarus, including lifting sanctions on two companies and the release of 25 political prisoners by Minsk.
- ▪Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned that trading with the Lukashenko regime is risky because the revenue supports repression and the Russian war machine.
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Donald Trump meets Mark Carney in June. The US president has said he is working on a deal to buy fertiliser from Belarus, pivoting away from main supplier Canada. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersView image in fullscreenDonald Trump meets Mark Carney in June. The US president has said he is working on a deal to buy fertiliser from Belarus, pivoting away from main supplier Canada. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersBelarusTrump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade warTrump’s announcement on Russia ally comes as he steps up his trade war with Canada, a long-term US ally and top supplier of potashAgence France-PresseTue 22 Sep 2026 00.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePresident Donald Trump has said he is working on a “massive” deal to buy fertiliser from…
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