Trump says US will keep buying Canadian potash, Belarus would sell at lower price
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump indicated the US would continue purchasing potash from Canada but acknowledged Belarus's interest in selling at a lower price.
- Trump highlighted that Belarus has significant potash reserves and emphasized the need for good prices for American farmers.
- The potential deal with Belarus reflects Trump's strategy to use alternative suppliers as leverage in trade disputes with Canada, the primary US potash supplier.
- This development may signal a warming of relations between the US and Belarus following the lifting of sanctions.