Austin Scott actually said...

the economic impact of applying countervailing duties of between 30% and 70% on phosphate imports would equate to roughly $480 to $640 million in added fertilizer bills on U.S. farmers.

Context

Scott highlights the financial burden on farmers due to proposed tariffs on phosphate imports.

12/15/2021

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