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

This Presidential Proclamation, issued on June 29, 2026, declares a national emergency regarding the supply of phosphate fertilizers and takes executive action to lower costs for American farmers by waiving import duties.Key components of the proclamation include:Emergency Declaration: Invoking Section 318 of the Tariff Act of 1930, the President declared an emergency based on threats to the U.S. food supply caused by global fertilizer shortages and supply chain disruptions.Duty-Free Imports from Morocco: The order directs the Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce to permit the duty-free importation of phosphate fertilizers from the Kingdom of Morocco for a period of eight months.Protecting Food Security: The proclamation notes that while the administration is working to expand domestic manufacturing, current U.S. production is insufficient. Immediate access to Moroccan fertilizer is deemed "imperative" to ensure stable crop yields for corn, soybeans, and wheat.Economic Impact: By suspending these duties (including countervailing and anti-dumping duties), the administration aims to mitigate rapid price increases for farmers and ensure "national security through food security."This move is framed as a critical "America First" intervention to protect the agricultural economy and ensure that American families have an abundant and affordable food supply during the nation's 250th anniversary year.