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Lawmakers say Chinese export controls have deepened fertilizer 'crisis'
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
US lawmakers warn that China's export controls and purchasing policies on sulfur, a key fertilizer ingredient, have worsened the supply chain crisis in agriculture. They call for coordinated action from the US Agriculture Department and Trade Representative to address vulnerabilities created by China's strategic market interventions.
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US agricultural founders face rising input costs as Chinese export controls reshape supply chains. You need to explore alternative sulfur suppliers or innovations to reduce dependence this week.
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