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September 21, 2026
Trump Pursues Fertilizer Deal with Belarus Amid Canada Trade Tensions
- President Trump announced plans for a significant potash purchase from Belarus.
- This move comes as tensions escalate in a trade war with Canada, the U.S.'s primary supplier.
- The U.S. has recently eased relations with Belarus, lifting sanctions on two companies.
- Belarus's opposition leader warns that the deal could support repression and the Russian war effort.
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- Belarus says no potash left after Trump claims massive deal for fertilizerSep 21, 2026 at 7:44 PM · The Hill
- Trump seeks fertilizer deal with Russia ally Belarus amid Canadian tensionsSep 21, 2026 at 8:15 PM · Washington Post
- Trump seeks ‘massive’ Belarus fertiliser deal amid Canada trade warSep 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM · The Guardian