Why did President Trump pause duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer, and what is the stated duration of the suspension?

President Trump paused duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer to address an emergency regarding threats to the availability of sufficient fertilizer supplies for U.S. agricultural demand, aiming to aid the struggling farm economy and mitigate consumer concerns over food inflation; the suspension will last for eight months or until the emergency is terminated, as stated in the presidential proclamation and White House fact sheet.

What impact have the duties and broader geopolitical disruptions had on U.S. farmers and fertilizer producers like Mosaic Co.?

The duties—alongside U.S. actions against Iran that disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz—have driven up fertilizer prices, with 70% of U.S. farmers reporting they cannot afford all the fertilizer they need; this has pressured grain markets and strained farm finances, while domestic producers like Mosaic Co. suffered a sizable operating loss, cut production at two U.S. plants, and opposed the duty suspension despite having originally petitioned for the investigation that led to the fees.

Trump Pauses Duties on Moroccan Fertilizer to Aid Farm Economy

Jun 29, 2026

President Trump suspended duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer for eight months to lower costs for US farmers amid supply disruptions. The decision supports agricultural demand but poses challenges for domestic producers like Mosaic Co.

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