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Potash stocks fall as US nears cheaper Belarus deal, threatening Canadian dominance.

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21 Sep 2026
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Potash stocks fall as US nears cheaper Belarus deal, threatening Canadian dominance.

Shares of major North American potash producers dropped after President Trump announced the US is close to securing a deal to buy potash from Belarus at prices lower than current Canadian imports. This potential agreement could disrupt the North American potash market, where Canadian companies have traditionally dominated, and pressure profit margins for US and Canadian fertilizer firms. Potash is essential for fertilizer production to boost crop yields, and the US currently depends heavily on Canadian supply. The deal emerges amid ongoing tariff disputes between the US and Canada, adding complexity to the market dynamics.

Potash producers are the story's subject, with Pluang data offering market context. Of 34 Basic Materials-sector US stocks on Pluang, 14 rose and 20 fell as of Sep 21, 2026 23:31 WIB. Notable movers include LYB at USD 60.59 (-2.13%), DOW at USD 28.12 (-2.11%), and NTR at USD 75.47 (-2.10%).

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