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President Trump signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, providing immediate relief to American farmers while advancing the Administration’s broader strategy to strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain.
Current USDA analysis indicates American farmers could save approximately $1.82 billion annually through lower phosphate fertilizer costs as additional supplies enter the U.S. market. The action is expected to reduce phosphate fertilizer prices by approximately 22 percent, benefiting more than 100,000 farms across 97 million planted acres nationwide.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on President Trump’s executive order to lift countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco through early next year.
“Farmers applaud President Trump’s executive order to suspend tariffs on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. Skyrocketing fertilizer costs have contributed to rising expenses for farmers who were already struggling after years of inflation, depressed commodity markets and high interest rates. In fact, 7 out of 10 farmers said, in a Farm Bureau survey this spring, that they would not be able to afford enough fertilizer for this year.
“The decision to suspend tariffs on critical supplies, along with the recent request for emergency economic aid for farmers, are common-sense steps that will bring relief to farmers at a time when they need it most. We shared the impact of high fertilizer prices and availability with the president and we appreciate him listening to those concerns. We’ll continue to work with the administration to find more ways to improve market conditions and lower expenses for the men and women who work to ensure pantries are stocked for America’s families.”
National Sorghum Producers applauded President Donald Trump’s proclamation temporarily suspending certain duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco, saying the action will help improve fertilizer availability and provide timely relief to farmers facing tight margins and high input costs.
“Fertilizer is one of the largest expenses sorghum producers face each year,” said NSP Chair Amy France, a farmer from Scott City, Kan. “This action is an important step toward improving access to competitively priced fertilizer as farmers plan for the 2027 crop. We appreciate President Trump and his administration recognizing the challenges facing America’s farmers and taking meaningful action to help ease input cost pressures.”
NSP supports policies that strengthen fertilizer market competition, improve supply chain resiliency and ensure U.S. farmers have access to the crop nutrients they need at reasonable prices.
Source: USDA, AFBF, NSP
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