Sixty-five American agricultural organizations renewed their call on June 1, 2026, to the U.S. Department of Commerce to revoke the order imposing countervailing duties on fertilizers from OCP Group, a Moroccan state-owned company. The groups argue that the duties, which were imposed in 2021, have increased costs for U.S. farmers without benefiting domestic producers.
The appeal, led by the Fertilizer Institute and other major farm groups, claims that the duties are not justified under World Trade Organization rules and that OCP's subsidies are consistent with international trade agreements. The U.S. Department of Commerce is currently reviewing the order, with a decision expected later this year.
OCP Group, based in Casablanca, is one of the world's largest producers of phosphate fertilizers. The company has denied allegations of unfair subsidies and has cooperated with U.S. investigations. The outcome of this review could impact fertilizer prices for U.S. farmers, who have faced rising input costs in recent years.
