Fact check: Could Trump replace Canada's potash with Belarus?
3 sources·Updated September 22, 2026
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- CBC Canada·3h agoSask. premier unsurprised that Trump now says U.S. will continue with Canadian potash
Saskatchewan's premier has described Belarusian potash as "blood potash," because its proceeds would be used to support "Russian aggression."
Read at CBC Canada → - Global News Canada·4h agoTrump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash — but wants cheaper price
Canada is the world's leading exporter of potash — a key component of fertilizers — and the United States is its biggest customer.
Read at Global News Canada → - CBC Top Stories·6h agoFact check: Could Trump replace Canada's potash with Belarus?
Canada produces more potash than any other country in the world, all from 10 active mines in Saskatchewan. U.S. President Donald Trump says he's working on a deal to buy potash from Belarus at a cheaper price. But could Belarus replace our supply? Here are the facts.
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