WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a lifelong family farmer, released the following statement following President Trump's executive action on the proposed duty on Canadian potash. Potash is a key ingredient in fertilizer. Tariffs on Canadian imports are now expected to begin April 2.
“President Trump is using tariffs as a negotiating tool to halt the deadly flow of fentanyl. I agree this is a deadly crisis, and it’s why I’m currently leading the HALT Fentanyl Act’s passage through Congress.
“For four years, farmers suffered under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ reckless policies that drove up input costs, especially for fertilizer. I appreciate President Trump showing understanding for farmers by lowering the proposed tariffs on Canadian potash.
“Alongside President Trump, I’ll continue working to ensure farmers aren’t left behind like they were during the Biden-Harris administration.”
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