U.S. International Trade Commission Reviews Phosphate Fertilizers

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What is Happening?

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has made an important announcement. The agency decided to conduct full reviews on phosphate fertilizers. These fertilizers come from Morocco and Russia.

The USITC will look into whether removing certain duties, called countervailing duty orders, would cause harm. These duties are on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia. The commission wants to see if this change could hurt the U.S. industry.

What is Countervailing Duty?

A countervailing duty is a tax on imports. This tax helps to level the playing field for domestic producers against foreign producers who get government help. If the commission cancels these duties, they must check if it hurts the U.S. producers.

Important Dates

The review process was announced on June 5, 2026. The USITC will set a schedule for the reviews. People interested should look out for this information.

Who to Contact?

For more details, you can contact Camille Bryan at the USITC. The phone number is 202-205-2811. If you have trouble hearing, there is help on 202-205-1810.

More Information

The commission’s rules and practices can be seen online. You can visit their website at www.usitc.gov. Public records are available at their electronic docket, EDIS, which you can access at edis.usitc.gov.

Conclusion

The USITC’s decision is important for both domestic and international producers. The reviews will help decide whether the U.S. market needs the protection of these duties. The USITC aims to maintain fair trade practices.

Issued By

This update is issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. The announcement was made on June 15, 2026.

For more information, keep an eye on official notices from the USITC.

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