MI SR0139

Urges Congress to pass legislation allowing farmers and agricultural trade associations to petition the U.S. International Trade Commission to temporarily waive tariffs on fertilizer imports from Morocco.

Cites Michigan's agricultural industry's $104.7 billion annual economic contribution and notes that a 19 percent tariff on Moroccan fertilizer imports implemented in early 2021 significantly increased fertilizer prices for farmers.

Highlights that fertilizer prices are at all-time highs due to rising raw material costs and increased demand, placing additional financial burden on farmers already struggling with production costs.

Notes that the U.S. imports over 95 percent of its potash (a key fertilizer component) and that Michigan is developing domestic potash extraction infrastructure with a $50 million state investment to address supply shortages.

Directs transmission of the resolution to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and members of the Michigan congressional delegation.