Tariffs, Trade, and Turbulence: What Ag Retailers Need to Know Now

Spring brings forth possibilities of a profitable crop season yet concerns over U.S. tariffs persist for agriculture and the fertilizer industry.

ASTA encourages the Trump Administration to quickly come to a resolution with trading partners that benefits both national security and food security.

The Fertilizer Institute reacts to implementation of U.S. tariffs on imports of Canadian potash and other fertilizers.

The organizations request the Trump administration to provide a strategic carve out from the tariffs.

Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski talk about the proposed trade tariffs, a round of layoffs at a leading cooperative, and the upcoming NFMS in Louisville.

The U.S. relies on imports for over 95% of its potash fertilizer needs, with nearly 90% of that coming from Canada, according to The Fertilizer Institute.

The U.S. imports more than 98% of its annual potash fertilizer needs, with 86% of that coming from Canada.

The head of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) advised members to keep an eye on the incoming administration in regard to these two areas.

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