# U.S. Lifts Fertilizer Sanctions on Belarus as Iran War Causes Price Surge - The New York Times

> The US lifted sanctions on three Belarusian companies producing potash, including Belaruskali and Belarusian Potash Company, plus a state investment bank. The move was made in exchange for Belarus freeing 250 political prisoners. The companies supply up to one-fifth of world potash.

- Date: 2026-03-19 · published 2026-03-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Belarus · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20493-u-s-lifts-fertilizer-sanctions-on-belarus-as-iran-war-causes-price-surge-the
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md)

## Why it matters

Easing sanctions on a major potash exporter could increase global supply and pressure potash prices lower over time, partly offsetting the war-driven fertilizer surge. Logistical and EU barriers may limit the actual export gain.

## Read by commodity

- POTASH: bearish ▼

## Sources

- archive.is: https://archive.is/mdXPt

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