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Trump's Tariff Threats Risk Saskatchewan's Potash Industry Jobs

12/10/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian fertilizer imports, which could harm Saskatchewan's potash industry.
Professor Stuart Smyth warns that reduced demand could lead to layoffs and production cuts.
Saskatchewan produces about one-third of the world's potash, which is largely exported to the United States.
Premier Scott Moe says tariffs would raise costs for American farmers and could push them to seek fertilizer from Russia.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian fertilizer imports, which could harm Saskatchewan's potash industry.
Professor Stuart Smyth warns that reduced demand could lead to layoffs and production cuts.
Saskatchewan produces about one-third of the world's potash, which is largely exported to the United States.
Premier Scott Moe says tariffs would raise costs for American farmers and could push them to seek fertilizer from Russia.