MI HR0289

Urges Congress to pass legislation allowing farmers to petition the U.S. International Trade Commission to temporarily waive tariffs on fertilizer and fertilizer ingredients imported from Morocco

Notes that a 19% tariff on Moroccan fertilizer imports, implemented in early 2021, significantly increased fertilizer prices when they were already at all-time highs

States Michigan's agricultural industry contributes over $104.7 billion annually to the state economy and employs more than 800,000 people

Highlights that Michigan contains the only commercial deposit of natural potash in the U.S. and received a $50 million state investment for potash extraction infrastructure to increase domestic supply

Emphasizes that the U.S. relies on imported fertilizer, with over 95% of potash currently imported, and Morocco is one of the top five fertilizer exporters to the United States