Declaration of Emergency and Authorization for Temporary Duty Free Importation of Phosphate Fertilizer Morocco

Key Points

• Trump declared a national emergency over threats to the fertilizer supply chain and authorized duty-free imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morocco for up to 8 months. The goal is to ensure American farmers have enough fertilizer during the planting and growing season.
• The proclamation specifically waives collection of duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizers, including antidumping and countervailing duties. This should lower the cost of importing fertilizer from Morocco and increase supply for U.S. farmers.
• The action responds to global supply chain disruptions caused by conflicts in fertilizer-producing regions and trade restrictions by major producing countries. The U.S. currently does not produce enough phosphate fertilizer domestically to meet demand after accounting for exports.
• The government is also working with the private sector to expand domestic fertilizer manufacturing, but says those efforts will take time. This emergency measure is designed as a temporary bridge to keep farming costs down and food production stable.
• The Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce are directed to monitor the emergency and can recommend further presidential action if needed. They must also report any actions taken under this authority to Congress.