Despite emerging risks concerning U.S. domestic potash prices due to trade tensions with Canada, the rising costs of N-based fertilizers present a more immediate threat to U.S. agriculture, as these are closely linked to elevated domestic natural gas prices,

A rare mineral coming out of western Canada could prove to be a valuable commodity in the escalating trade war with the U.S. American farmers and consumers could feel the pinch if its price were to go up south of the border.