Canada’s Potash Power Play | Vancouver News

Canada’s potash monopoly is turning into a geopolitical weapon — and the U.S. is totally dependent on it. Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford says cutting off exports could collapse American agriculture overnight, a claim backed by experts. Canada supplies half of U.S. potash needs, while America imports almost all of its supply — and with Russia and Belarus already sanctioned, there’s no easy backup. But leveraging this power comes with risks: punishing Canadian producers in Saskatchewan, who oppose any tariffs, and inviting U.S. retaliation. The federal government stays silent as both sides brace for a high-stakes trade showdown that could shake food prices and jobs across the border. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/acd55c282fa47cda