Trump Says U.S. Pursues Potash Deal With Belarus
The White House is signaling a push to cut a proposed potash deal with Belarus that Trump says would lower costs for U.S. farmers and ranchers, while he also defended artificial intelligence as a driver of growth rather than a threat. In separate posts, he dismissed warnings about AI as hype, contrasted today’s debate with past climate and Russia controversies, and asked supporters to weigh in on the phrase "super intelligence" versus "superior intelligence." The messages blend economic nationalism with a familiar pro-growth argument and show Trump trying to frame emerging technology as a U.S. race he intends to win.
Potash Deal With Belarus
EconomyTrump said the United States is working on a large deal to buy potash from Belarus at a lower price than what it currently pays Canada. He framed the potential agreement as good news for farmers and ranchers, presenting it as a cost-saving move for U.S. agriculture.
The post fits Trump’s long-running effort to cast himself as a dealmaker who can lower costs for politically important constituencies, especially farmers. It also signals a pragmatic willingness to engage Belarus on a commodity issue even as that country remains closely tied to Russia, suggesting he is willing to separate trade and geopolitical concerns when it helps his domestic economic message. By emphasizing a cheaper input for agriculture, Trump is also reinforcing his broader tariff-and-trade narrative: that he can improve America’s bargaining position and deliver tangible benefits to rural voters.
"The United States is working on a massive Deal with respect to the purchase of Potash from Belarus."
"very good news for our Farmers and Ranchers."