Trump Suspends 20% Moroccan Phosphate Duties for 8 Months

TL;DR: President Trump signed an emergency proclamation late Monday, June 29, 2026, suspending approximately 20% countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer for at least 8 months. The White House cited Iran war supply chain disruptions and insufficient U.S. domestic production. Farm groups including ASA, NCGA, and AFBF applauded the action as Congress remains in recess.

Key takeaway

Trump suspended roughly 20% duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer for at least 8 months, directly targeting an input cost central to the Farm Bill debate.

What happened

President Trump signed an emergency proclamation late Monday, June 29, 2026, suspending countervailing duties of approximately 20% on imported Moroccan phosphate fertilizer. The suspension is set to last at least 8 months.

The White House justified the emergency action on two grounds: supply chain disruptions tied to the Iran war, and insufficient U.S. domestic production of phosphate fertilizer. Countervailing duties are tariffs imposed to offset foreign government subsidies to exporters.

An analysis cited by farm groups found the duties raised farmer input costs by roughly $6.9 billion between 2021 and 2025 and pushed prices for DAP (diammonium phosphate, a common phosphate fertilizer) up about 28.6%. The American Soybean Association (ASA), National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) all responded with approval.

NCGA President Jed Bower said, "Fertilizer represents one of the biggest expenses for farms every year." The move uses executive action to provide relief while the Farm Bill reauthorization sits stalled during a congressional recess. For full bill context, see our full bill summary.

What it means

Lower phosphate duties translate directly into lower per-acre input costs for row-crop farmers, which feeds into the math behind Farm Bill commodity programs. Fertilizer is among the largest annual expenses for corn, soybean, and wheat operations.

Both chambers' drafts already touch this issue. The House bill H.R. 7567 and the Senate's competing Farm Bill 2.0 include fertilizer market transparency provisions, but those are legislative tools, not immediate price relief. This proclamation acts faster than the bill can. Compare the two approaches in our what's new vs. 2018 breakdown.

Concrete effects for affected readers:

• Row-crop farmers: Potential near-term reduction in phosphate input costs over the 8-month window.
• Ag lenders: Lower projected operating-loan input lines for the coming season.
• Commodity-group staff: A talking point reinforcing the case for the fertilizer provisions in the pending bill.

The relief is temporary by design. The suspension lasts at least 8 months, after which the duties could be reinstated unless extended or addressed in legislation. See how the bill funds related programs in our funding breakdown.

What's next

As of June 30, 2026, the proclamation is in effect and the duty suspension is expected to remain for at least 8 months. Congress is in recess, leaving the Farm Bill reauthorization on hold with 91 days to the stated deadline.

Lawmakers are likely to face renewed pressure to address fertilizer costs in the bill itself, since executive action provides only temporary relief. The fertilizer market transparency provisions in both H.R. 7567 and the Senate draft remain pending. Track the legislative calendar in our timeline and status page.

Whether the suspension is extended beyond 8 months will likely depend on supply conditions and any congressional action when members return. Readers can weigh in with lawmakers through contact Congress.

Frequently asked questions

What did Trump's emergency proclamation on phosphate fertilizer do?

Trump's emergency proclamation, signed late Monday, June 29, 2026, suspended countervailing duties of approximately 20% on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer for at least 8 months. Countervailing duties are tariffs meant to offset foreign subsidies. The White House cited Iran war supply chain disruptions and insufficient U.S. domestic production as justification for the emergency action.

How long does the Moroccan phosphate duty suspension last?

The suspension of duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer is set to last at least 8 months, according to the White House proclamation signed June 29, 2026. The duties could be reinstated after that window unless the suspension is extended or Congress addresses the issue legislatively in the Farm Bill reauthorization.

How much did the phosphate duties raise farmer costs?

An analysis cited by farm groups found the countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer raised farmer input costs by roughly $6.9 billion between 2021 and 2025. The same analysis estimated the duties pushed DAP, or diammonium phosphate, prices up about 28.6%. Fertilizer is among the largest annual expenses for many farms.

How does this connect to the Farm Bill 2.0?

Fertilizer costs are central to the Farm Bill debate because they shape farmer input expenses and the economics of commodity programs. Both House H.R. 7567 and the Senate's Farm Bill 2.0 include fertilizer market transparency provisions. The proclamation provides faster relief through executive action while Congress remains in recess, with 91 days to the deadline.

Which farm groups supported the proclamation?

The American Soybean Association (ASA), National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) all applauded the proclamation. NCGA President Jed Bower said, "Fertilizer represents one of the biggest expenses for farms every year." These groups have pushed for lower fertilizer input costs throughout the Farm Bill reauthorization debate.

Sources

• White House (Official Proclamation) , emergency proclamation suspending Moroccan phosphate fertilizer duties, dated 2026-06-29.