Trump announces plan to buy Belarusian potash as alternative to Canada

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:53

President Trump says the US is working on a potash deal with Belarus at lower prices than current Canadian supplies.

Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States is negotiating a major fertiliser purchase from Belarus, citing significantly lower prices than current Canadian supplies. The move reflects an escalating trade dispute with Canada and a warming relationship with the Russia-aligned Belarusian regime. However, Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko said Monday that Belarus cannot supply the US with large potash volumes.

How it is being reported

• Belarus says it can't supply U.S. potash as Trump says deal underwayUPI · 22 Sept, 07:45
• Trump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade warThe Guardian · 22 Sept, 05:00
• Trump promotes 'massive' Belarus potash deal to undercut CanadaEuronews · 21 Sept, 17:14

In this story: Donald Trump · Alexander Lukashenko · United States · Belarus · Canada · Russia

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