US Probes Russian and Moroccan Fertilizer Dumping Again
Published Date: 10/9/2026
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The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing whether to keep or end special duties on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia. This review helps decide if these duties still protect U.S. businesses from harm. The process started in October 2026 and might take up to 90 extra days to finish, affecting importers, farmers, and fertilizer sellers.
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