Trump wants potash from Belarus. A Canadian premier warns it would have to go through Russia.
Belarus says this year's potash output is already contracted as Trump seeks a cheaper supply deal with the US.
President Donald Trump is seeking cheaper potash from Belarus amid his ongoing trade dispute with Canada. A Canadian premier has warned that the fertilizer would have to be shipped through Russia, challenging Trump's claim that it would be cheaper. Belarusian potash is already contracted for this year's output, limiting additional supply.
Belarus has resumed selling potash to the US following the lifting of sanctions, but Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko suggested that there may not be significant additional volumes available for new Western buyers.
Written by urgent.news from Business Insider's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
