U.S. to use tariff funds to offset high fertilizer prices

The Trump administration is preparing to direct tens of billions of dollars from tariffs and renegotiated trade deals toward strengthening domestic fertilizer production, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Speaking before lawmakers during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing, Rollins emphasized the urgency of rebuilding U.S. capacity. “‘We’ve got to invest in more infrastructure,’” she said. “‘We’ve got to reshore fertilizer back to America.’” Rollins described a recent high-level meeting with industry leaders and senior officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, focused on developing a coordinated strategy. She indicated that a formal plan could be announced soon, though new facilities may take 12 to 18 months to become operational. Agri-Pulse said the initiative reflects a broader push to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and reinforce critical agricultural supply chains. FarmWeekNow said Rollins predicted fertilizer costs would go down after the Iran war ends.