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Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash but wants cheaper price

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During a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States will continue purchasing Canadian potash despite previously indicating otherwise. However, he also expressed a desire for more favorable pricing terms on these purchases. The announcement came during a press interaction with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly in New York that the U.S. will continue purchasing Canadian potash, despite earlier comments about potentially buying cheaper supplies from Belarus. During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump stated that while Belarus would like to sell its potash for a lower price, the U.S. was committed to Canada due to ethical concerns regarding Belarus’s involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Saskatchewan, which is the world’s largest producer of potash and the U.S.’s biggest supplier, welcomed this decision. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe commented that Trump’s initial plan to import from Belarus was "never realistic" because Belarusian supplies are predominantly shipped eastward rather than to Western markets.

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NEW YORK - U.S. President Donald Trump says his country will continue buying Canadian potash after all. asserted

country → say → potash

Trump made the comments to reporters Tuesday during a bilateral meeting at the United Nations General Assembly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. asserted

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Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash but wants cheaper price

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