Sask. premier unsurprised that Trump now says U.S. will continue with Canadian potash

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-22 23:01:17.0
Tags: [National, Saskatchewan, Trade, Mining, Resources, Agriculture]

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's stated plan to purchase potash from Belarus as unrealistic and unethical, labelling the product "blood potash" that supports Russian aggression in Ukraine. Following Trump's initial social media post regarding a potential discount trade deal with Belarus, the U.S. president subsequently clarified at the United Nations General Assembly that the United States will continue sourcing its potash from Canada. In 2024, nearly a third of the world's potash came from Canada, with all active production originating from 11 mines in Saskatchewan.