# Potash: Tariffs on Canadian Imports Likely to Be Paid by US Farmers, Leaving Producers Unaffected | Morningstar

> Morningstar reports that Trump plans a 25% tariff on Canadian imports effective February 1, and that Nutrien and Mosaic shares fell on the news. The US buys most of its potash from Canada, which accounts for over 90% of US potash imports.

- Date: 2025-01-31 · published 2025-01-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: trade · region US · magnitude high
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26845-potash-tariffs-on-canadian-imports-likely-to-be-paid-by-us-farmers-leaving
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md)

## Why it matters

A tariff on Canadian potash would likely raise US potash prices, though higher costs could reduce application and weigh on demand over time.

## Read by commodity

- POTASH: bullish ▲

## Sources

- morningstar.com: https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/potash-tariffs-canadian-imports-likely-be-paid-by-us-farmers-leaving-producers-unaffected

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