Trump Says US Will Continue Buying Canadian Potash While Suggesting He’s Looking for Lower Price
His comment on Sept. 22 came one day after he said he wanted to acquire the resource at a lower cost from Belarus.
TL;DR
- U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the U.S. will continue buying potash from Canada.
- Trump had previously stated he was negotiating with Belarus for cheaper potash.
- The comments were made during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the U.N.
- Trump cited the need for lower prices for American farmers and acknowledged Belarus's significant potash reserves.