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AG RETAILERS ASSN APPLAUDS TARIFF POSTPONEMENT & REDUCTION FOR CANADIAN POTASH
Mar. 7, 2025
Source: Agricultural Retailers Association news release
ARLINGTON, Va. - Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) President & CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement expressing gratitude to the Trump administration for hearing the concerns of agriculture and granting today's tariff reduction on imported potash:
"Given that the United States sources over 85 percent of its potash from Canada, this exemption is crucial to prevent supply disruptions and cost increases that could adversely affect farmers nationwide.
"Canadian potash, a vital nutrient for U.S. crop production, plays an indispensable role in ensuring robust crop yields and maintaining the competitiveness of American agriculture. While this reduction will ease access to potash, if other imported fertilizer products remain subject to tariffs, those costs will be passed on to growers.
"Tariffs on imports will impact the cost and availability of other crop inputs used by farmers, and retaliation to tariffs will cost U.S. producers in terms of access to offshore markets. However, today's decision is helpful and much appreciated.
"We commend the administration's responsiveness to concerns raised by ARA, other agricultural industry stakeholders, and members of Congress. This is a step in the right direction, and ARA remains committed to collaborating to promote policies that support the agricultural supply chain, safeguard food security, and enhance the prosperity of farming communities across the nation."
About Agricultural Retailers Association
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is a nonprofit trade association representing the interests of retailers across the United States on legislative and regulatory issues on Capitol Hill. As the political voice of agricultural retailers, ARA not only represents its membership but also educates members on the political process and important issues affecting the industry. For more information on current legislative and regulatory issues impacting agricultural retailers, visit www.aradc.org.
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