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Nutrien's $1 Billion Potash Terminal Sparks Trade Controversy

11/22/2025

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Nutrien Ltd. plans to invest up to $1 billion in potash export terminal at Longview, Washington.
By 2031, Nutrien may ship as much Canadian potash through U.S. ports as through Canadian ones.
Ottawa criticized the decision as a failure of Canada’s trade diversification strategy.
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon expressed disappointment and aims to persuade Nutrien to reconsider.
Nutrien evaluated 30 factors, including rail rates and construction costs, before selecting Longview.

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Nutrien Ltd. plans to invest up to $1 billion in potash export terminal at Longview, Washington.
By 2031, Nutrien may ship as much Canadian potash through U.S. ports as through Canadian ones.
Ottawa criticized the decision as a failure of Canada’s trade diversification strategy.
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon expressed disappointment and aims to persuade Nutrien to reconsider.
Nutrien evaluated 30 factors, including rail rates and construction costs, before selecting Longview.