China Weaponizing Fertilizer Against American Farmers
mericans are learning that food security is national security, as global conflicts and China's actions drive up food prices. China, a major fertilizer producer, is actively exploiting global shortages by restricting fertilizer and sulfuric acid exports, removing millions of tons from the market and significantly increasing international costs. This strategic move, mirroring past tactics with rare earth minerals, forces American farmers to pay more for essential inputs. Policymakers are now calling for robust responses, including prohibiting China from purchasing U.S. raw materials while restricting its own exports, designating fertilizer inputs as strategic, accelerating domestic production, and enforcing fair competition to counter Beijing's market manipulation.
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