American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on President Trump’s executive order to lift countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco through early next year. “Farmers applaud President Trump’s executive order to suspend tariffs on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. Skyrocketing fertilizer costs have contributed to rising expenses for farmers who were already struggling after years of inflation, depressed commodity markets and high interest rates. In fact, 7 out of 10 farmers said, in a Farm Bureau survey this spring, that they would not be able to afford enough fertilizer for this year. “The decision to suspend tariffs on critical supplies, along with the recent request for emergency economic aid for farmers, are common-sense steps that will bring relief to farmers at a time when they need it most. We shared the impact of high fertilizer prices and availability with the president and we appreciate him listening to those concerns. We’ll continue to work with the administration to find more ways to improve market conditions and lower expenses for the men and women who work to ensure pantries are stocked for America’s families.”
National Sorghum Producers applauded President Donald Trump’s proclamation temporarily suspending certain duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco, saying the action will help improve fertilizer availability and provide timely relief to farmers facing tight margins and high input costs. “Fertilizer is one of the largest expenses sorghum producers face each year,” said NSP Chair Amy France, a farmer from Scott City, Kan. “This action is an important step toward improving access to competitively priced fertilizer as farmers plan for the 2027 crop. We appreciate President Trump and his administration recognizing the challenges facing America’s farmers and taking meaningful action to help ease input cost pressures.” NSP supports policies that strengthen fertilizer market competition, improve supply chain resiliency and ensure U.S. farmers have access to the crop nutrients they need at reasonable prices.
President Trump signed an executive order today instituting a temporary suspension of countervailing duties applied to imported phosphate. In response to this development, Ohio farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower released the following statement: “This is such welcome news for corn farmers. Fertilizer represents one of the biggest expenses for farms every year, only made worse in recent years by actions of companies looking to further consolidate their control of the market. Input prices generally have been incredibly high and are a major contributing factor to the profitability picture, or lack thereof, for corn farmers right now. “Thank you, President Trump, for recognizing the economic outlook facing American farmers right now and taking steps to alleviate some of that pressure. This is an important step as the sunset review and the anti-trust investigations are taking place.”
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily suspending duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco, helping ensure American farmers have timely access to critical fertilizer supplies for the upcoming growing season. “This is welcome relief for America’s wheat farmers,” said NAWG President and Idaho farmer Jamie Kress. “Family farms like mine have been operating on razor-thin margins for several years, and fertilizer remains one of our most significant production expenses. While farmers cannot control global markets or supply chain disruptions, actions like this help reduce input costs and provide greater certainty during periods of volatility. Suspending these duties will help keep American farmers economically viable and competitive in the global marketplace.” In March 2026, NAWG urged the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to revoke countervailing duty (CVD) orders on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco and Russia, citing the significant economic burden the duties placed on U.S. wheat producers. NAWG encouraged the Commission to consider the effects of higher fertilizer costs on American agriculture and the competitiveness of U.S. farmers. Read NAWG’s full letter here and CVD analysis here.
