President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended certain duties on phosphate fertilizer imported from Morocco after declaring an emergency over fertilizer supplies.
Trump said the move will help ensure American farmers have enough fertilizer as global supply disruptions continue to pressure agricultural markets.
The White House issued a proclamation on June 29, authorizing duty-free imports of certain Moroccan phosphate fertilizers for up to eight months, or until the declared emergency ends.
The decision follows weeks of concern over fertilizer supplies after conflict in the Middle East disrupted trade and shipping routes, including around the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global fertilizer and energy shipments….