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🗞️ Driving the news: BHP Group (see sustainability performance) remains confident in its $10 billion Jansen potash project in Canada despite potential U.S. tariffs
• The miner believes it can find alternative buyers if tariffs materialize, emphasizing that American farmers would be the ones most affected
🔭 The context: Potash, a key fertilizer ingredient, is crucial for global food production
• BHP is investing heavily in Saskatchewan, predicting rising demand as food consumption increases worldwide
• The company’s underlying profit dropped 23% in the latest fiscal half-year
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Potash plays a vital role in sustainable agriculture by improving crop yields and reducing the need for excessive land use
• Stable supply chains are critical to ensuring global food security as climate change disrupts traditional farming regions
⏭️ What's next: BHP will continue to push forward with the Jansen project while monitoring potential U.S. trade policies
• If tariffs are imposed, the company may pivot toward other international markets to secure buyers.
💬 One quote: “American farmers would be the ones hurt by the policy.” – BHP Group
📈 One stat: $10 billion – BHP’s investment in the Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan, Canada
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