Trump Touts Belarus Potash Deal; Minsk Says None Left to Sell

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US President Donald Trump announced a "massive" potash deal with Belarus on Thursday, calling it a win for American farmers. But on the same day, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenka said his country has no spare potash to sell. Every ton, he said, is already promised to other buyers. Potash is a key fertilizer ingredient. The US imports most of its supply. The contradiction raises questions about whether the deal can deliver the cheaper fertilizer Trump promised.