The Tariff Thread

[opendoor]

Originally Posted by afc wimbledon

Transportation costs must double the price of it even if you could access it

Existing transportation routes are expensive, but Belarus has resorted to dumping it at below market prices to compensate. China has been buying up a lot of Belarus' potash in recent years to take advantage of that.

If the US does have a plan (which is far from a given), maybe they figure they can bully Lithuania into allowing transport to Klaipeda where it can be exported to the US at fire sale prices.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by edslunch

So do massive tariffs on our potash. Net result is potash buyers get screwed either way. Nice one Donald.

I think it's because none of the farm states voted for him, so he's really punishing the farmers.

Or it could be face eating leopards.

[FlamesAddiction]

The big lesson here is it shows that holding your own citizens hostage can get you want you want.