Trump Pauses Duties on Moroccan Phosphate Fertilizer Imports

Published June 30, 2026

Key Points

• President Trump declared an emergency on June 29, 2026 over threats to the availability of fertilizer supplies needed to meet U.S. agricultural demand.
• The proclamation temporarily suspends certain anti-dumping and countervailing (AD/CVD) duties on phosphate fertilizer imported from the Kingdom of Morocco.
• The suspension lasts up to eight months or until the emergency is terminated.
• It aims to secure phosphate supply for American farmers amid disrupted global supply chains.
• The Administration said it will continue partnering with U.S. producers to expand domestic fertilizer manufacturing capacity while the temporary duty suspension helps address near-term supply needs.

O​​​​​​​​​​​​​​n June 29, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation declaring an emergency over threats to U.S. fertilizer supply and authorized a temporary suspension of certain anti-dumping and countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer from the Kingdom of Morocco. According to the accompanying fact sheet, the Administration will continue partnering with American producers to expand domestic fertilizer manufacturing capacity to support the long-term stability of U.S. agriculture.

Why the Emergency Was Declared

U.S. seeks to address fertilizer supply concerns caused by recent disruptions in global supply chains and ensure American farmers have adequate access to a key agricultural input needed to support crop production and the domestic food supply. According to the proclamation, producers in the Kingdom of Morocco can currently supply phosphate fertilizer to the U.S. without disruption.

Temporary Suspension of Duties for Eight Months

The proclamation temporarily suspends certain anti-dumping and countervailing (AD/CVD) duties on phosphate fertilizer imported from the Kingdom of Morocco. The suspension will remain in effect for eight months or until the emergency is terminated, whichever comes first.

Background

The proclamation follows earlier Administration actions related to domestic agriculture and fertilizer production. In February 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order invoking the Defense Production Act to support domestic production of elemental phosphorus, a key input for agriculture and national defense. Earlier in June 2026, he also signed an Executive Order to accelerate agricultural innovation and strengthen the long-term security of the U.S. food supply.

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