On July 2, 2026, the Trump administration announced a suspension of tariffs on phosphate imports from Morocco, aiming to stabilize fertilizer supplies for American farmers. The decision, effective immediately, removes duties that had been in place since 2018 under Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, which also covered phosphate derivatives.
Morocco, through the state-owned OCP Group, is the world's largest exporter of phosphate rock and a key supplier of phosphate fertilizers to the United States. The suspension is intended to lower costs for US agricultural producers, who have faced rising fertilizer prices due to global supply chain disruptions and trade tensions.
The White House stated that the move is part of a broader strategy to ensure food security and support domestic agriculture. No specific timeline for the suspension was provided, but officials indicated it would remain in effect as long as market conditions require.
