On September 21, 2026, Donald Trump, the former President of the USA, announced the preparation of an agreement between the USA and Belarus regarding the purchase of potash fertilizers. According to him, these fertilizers are expected to be cheaper than imports from Canada.
Context of the Agreement
This initiative has emerged amid US efforts to ease economic restrictions imposed on Belarus. Earlier, the USA urged the European Union to consider the possibility of easing sanctions so that Belarus could resume its potash exports through Lithuania. This indicates the USA's desire to find alternative sources of fertilizer supply that could be beneficial for both countries.
Economic Implications
If the agreement is finalized, it could significantly impact the potash fertilizer market, particularly:
- Lower prices for potash fertilizers in the USA.
- Restoration of export opportunities for Belarus.
- Changes in trade dynamics between the USA, Canada, and Belarus.
This agreement could also represent an important step in the relations between the USA and Belarus, which have been tense recently due to political and economic factors.