Trump’s threat not a concern for Saskatchewan potash mining town, mayor says

ECONOMY Trump’s threat not a concern for Saskatchewan potash mining town, mayor says By Tavi Dhillon Global News Posted September 22, 2026 6:37 pm 2 min read RELATED: Trump says he wants potash from Belarus for “substantially less” than Canada LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE Despite a recent statement made by U.S. President Donald Trump that he plans on slowing U.S. imports of Canadian potash, those involved in the industry say they are not worried. Trump said the U.S. is working with Belarus to purchase potash on Truth Social Monday. The U.S. president claimed the “pricing would be for substantially less than we are currently paying to Canada.” He later walked back on that post at a meeting in New York Tuesday. Regardless of where the president lands on the issue, Saskatchewanians said they aren’t concerned. Potash sales in the province are up by approximately 21 per cent in its year to date for 2026, when compared to last year, according to Saskatchewan’s mineral sales. Get daily Montreal news Get daily Montreal news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. SIGN UP FOR DAILY MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. “Everyone needs (potash) if they want to grow food, so, I think it’s a commodity that is worth a lot to a lot of people,” Allan Mayor Jordan Hafichuk said. The town, approximately 60 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon, houses multiple potash mines. STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT Even with the U.S. threats, not much has changed in the town of Allan, according Hafichuk. “A lot of our residents in Allan work at the mine, there is no two ways about it. But in terms of how they see the economic outlook, and anything like that, I don’t think it necessarily affects what we’re doing,” Hafichuk said, adding that “we’re looking so far beyond the U.S.” “As a community, I think we’ll be just fine,” Hafichuk continued. Devan Mescall, a professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s Edward School of Business, said Trump’s threats should not cause panic. MORE ON ECONOMY MORE VIDEOS Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash — but wants cheaper price Alberta to pause provincial fuel tax until 2027 Rents are dropping across Canada, but they’re falling more…