Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash but wants cheaper price

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged on Tuesday to keep purchasing Canadian potash, despite earlier remarks suggesting a preference for lower-priced options from Belarus. The comments came during a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The U.S. leader made the remarks when questioned about a proposed deal to buy cheaper potash from Belarus, a country facing international scrutiny over its role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded, praising Canada's potash as reliable and cost-effective, and reaffirming Canada's commitment to supplying the United States. He emphasized that the collaboration between the two countries could benefit both their agricultural sectors. All Canadian potash is produced in Saskatchewan, with no alternatives presented as viable due to logistical challenges and Belarus's political situation.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has also highlighted the country's capacity constraints, limiting its ability to meet the U.S. demand for large volumes of potash.