Archive · 6 Jun 2025
EU Open to Lowering US Fertilizer Tariffs in Trade Talks
The EU is talking with the US about trade.
They might lower the taxes (tariffs) they charge on fertilizer coming from the US.
The EU buys a lot of fertilizer, and they want to buy less from Russia, so buying from the US could help.
The EU also wants to talk about buying more hormone-free beef from the US and removing tariffs on wine, but they will not change their safety rules for food.
The EU is considering lowering tariffs on US fertilizer imports.
This offer is part of trade talks with the US.
The EU aims to reduce reliance on Russian fertilizers.
In 2023, the US accounted for 8% of EU nitrogen fertilizer imports, while Russia supplied 24%.
The EU will not weaken its food safety standards.
- Who
- The European Union (EU) and the United States (US).
- What
- The EU is open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertiliser imports.
- When
- Reported on Thursday.
- Where
- The EU
- Why
- As an offer in trade talks with the Trump administration, to fill a gap as the EU cuts supplies from Russia.
EU
US
Food Safety Standards
EU
Wants to maintain its food safety standards.
US
Potentially willing to negotiate and reduce tariffs on fertilizers.
- EU Tariff on Ammonia Imports
- 5.5%
- EU Tariff on Nitrogen Fertilizers
- 6.5%
- US UAN Anti-Dumping Duty
- 29.48 euro per tonne
- 2023 US Fertilizer Share of EU Imports
- 8%
- 2023 Russian Fertilizer Share of EU Imports
- 24%
- EU Tariffs on Russian Fertilizer
- Up to 100% in 3 years
