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Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canadian Fertilizer, Unveils $12B Relief

12/9/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canadian fertilizer to protect domestic production.
The remarks came at a White House roundtable where he unveiled a US$12 billion relief fund for farmers.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said efforts to reshore fertilizer production and lower prices.
The relief package includes US$11 billion for row crops, with payments due by February 28 and 2026 net income expected to fall by over US$30 billion.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canadian fertilizer to protect domestic production.
The remarks came at a White House roundtable where he unveiled a US$12 billion relief fund for farmers.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said efforts to reshore fertilizer production and lower prices.
The relief package includes US$11 billion for row crops, with payments due by February 28 and 2026 net income expected to fall by over US$30 billion.