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President Trump Signs Executive Order Revoking Duties on Moroccan Phosphate Fertilizers

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Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org

President Trump Signs Executive Order Revoking Duties on Moroccan Phosphate Fertilizers

Washington, D.C. (June 29, 2026) – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily suspending duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco, helping ensure American farmers have timely access to critical fertilizer supplies for the upcoming growing season.

“This is welcome relief for America’s wheat farmers,” said NAWG President and Idaho farmer Jamie Kress. “Family farms like mine have been operating on razor-thin margins for several years, and fertilizer remains one of our most significant production expenses. While farmers cannot control global markets or supply chain disruptions, actions like this help reduce input costs and provide greater certainty during periods of volatility. Suspending these duties will help keep American farmers economically viable and competitive in the global marketplace.”

In March 2026, NAWG urged the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to revoke countervailing duty (CVD) orders on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco and Russia, citing the significant economic burden the duties placed on U.S. wheat producers. NAWG encouraged the Commission to consider the effects of higher fertilizer costs on American agriculture and the competitiveness of U.S. farmers. Read NAWG’s full letter here and CVD analysis here.

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