United States President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation this week (June 29, 2026) temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, providing immediate relief to American farmers while advancing the Administration’s broader strategy to strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain.
The temporary suspension will increase phosphate fertilizer availability, improve competition, and help lower one of agriculture’s largest production expenses while supporting a stable and reliable fertilizer supply ahead of future planting seasons.
Current USDA analysis indicates American farmers could save approximately $1.82 billion annually through lower phosphate fertilizer costs as additional supplies enter the U.S. market. The action is expected to reduce phosphate fertilizer prices by approximately 22 percent, benefiting more than 100,000 farms across 97 million planted acres nationwide.
According to USDA, the announcement builds on a series of actions taken by the Trump Administration to strengthen fertilizer affordability, improve supply chain resilience, and expand domestic production. The Administration has designated phosphate and potash as critical minerals, signed a USDA-Department of Justice Memorandum of Understanding to address anti-competitive practices affecting agricultural inputs, worked with federal partners to accelerate major domestic fertilizer manufacturing projects, and recently established a dedicated USDA Agricultural Economist position focused on fertilizer markets and agricultural inputs.
In addition to providing immediate relief through increased fertilizer availability, USDA continues to support long-term domestic fertilizer production by advancing major manufacturing projects across the country that will strengthen supply chains, create rural jobs, and reduce America’s reliance on foreign fertilizer sources.
Fertilizer remains one of the largest input costs facing American agriculture. Under the Biden Administration, fertilizer prices reached historic highs, placing significant financial pressure on producers. President Trump’s action provides immediate relief while complementing the Administration’s long-term efforts to rebuild domestic fertilizer manufacturing, strengthen America’s food and national security, and ensure American farmers have access to affordable, reliable fertilizer for years to come.
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