ASA Urges Commerce to Revoke Phosphate Fertilizer Duties

The American Soybean Association (ASA) joined a coalition of agricultural organizations on Friday in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the revocation of countervailing duties (CVDs) on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco and Russia.

"We are disappointed Mosaic and Simplot did not listen to their farmer customers and are pursuing an extension of these costly countervailing duties. Soybean farmers are already facing tight margins and rising input costs, and fertilizer is one of the most critical and expensive inputs we rely on to grow a crop," said Scott Metzger, ASA President and soybean farmer from Ohio. "Trade import duties that limit supply and drive-up prices only make it harder for farmers to stay afloat. We need access to reliable, affordable fertilizer to remain competitive and continue producing for our customers at home and abroad."

The letter warned that maintaining the duties limits access to essential inputs, reduces market competition, and places additional strain on farmers navigating volatile markets, rising input costs, and ongoing uncertainty. Fertilizer accounted for a significant share of operating expenses in 2025, and elevated prices continue to impact planting decisions and farm viability.

ASA and the coalition called on Commerce to revoke the duties as part of the current sunset review, noting that doing so would help restore balance to fertilizer markets and provide much-needed relief to U.S. farmers.