25-09-2026 22:41 via cbc.ca

Why Trump’s potash threat against Canada isn’t as bizarre as it sounds

U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to lessen Canada's chokehold on potash supply with alternative imports from Belarus — but that's exposing a critical vulnerability in American agriculture. Andrew Chang breaks down why U.S. farmers depend so heavily on Saskatchewan’s vast potash reserves, and why relying on a Russian ally may be easier said than done.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)
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