Trading Canada for Belarus would be a dangerous gamble

Trading Canada for Belarus would be a dangerous gamble

Establishing a supply chain in a "Russian lapdog" will do nothing to remedy economic headaches, says former Congressman Price.

Trading Canada for Belarus Would Be a Dangerous Gamble – by Tom Price (Newsweek Magazine – October 8, 2026)

https://www.newsweek.com/ President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is looking to buy potash from Belarus is intended to pressure Canada, our major supplier of the important fertilizer, to lower prices. While his instincts are correct in trying to find the best deal for American farmers, relying on Belarus would ultimately make our farmers less secure. There ...