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Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act (S. 4418)

Original title: Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act

April 28, 2026

agriculture trade tariffs fertilizer imports

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Apr 28, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would remove specific taxes on imported phosphate fertilizer from Morocco, potentially lowering costs for U.S. farmers who rely on these products for crop production.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Farmers

Farmers who purchase phosphate fertilizers may see changes in the cost of these inputs due to the removal of import duties.

Fertilizer Importers

Importers of Moroccan phosphate fertilizer will no longer pay specific duties and may be eligible for refunds on past cash deposits.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The agency is tasked with stopping the collection of specific duties and processing refunds for importers.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes to eliminate import duties on phosphate fertilizers coming from Morocco. It also mandates the revocation of existing orders on these imports and requires the government to refund certain cash deposits previously paid by importers.

Key Facts

The bill prohibits the imposition of duties under sections 122 or 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco.
The duty exemption takes effect 7 days after the bill is enacted.
Existing countervailing duty orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco (issued April 7, 2021) will be revoked 4 business days after enactment.
The Secretary of Commerce must ensure no further duties or cash deposits are collected on these Moroccan imports after the effective date.
Duties assessed pursuant to administrative reviews completed before the effective date remain in effect.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection must refund cash deposits paid by importers for Moroccan phosphate fertilizers within 90 days of enactment, excluding those covered by completed administrative reviews.
The bill applies to articles classified under headings 3103 or 3105 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would remove specific taxes on imported phosphate fertilizer from Morocco, potentially lowering costs for U.S. farmers who rely on these products for crop production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this bill lower the price of fertilizer for farmers?

The bill removes specific import duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco, which is intended to reduce input costs for those importing these products.

Does this bill affect fertilizer imported from Russia?

While the bill mentions the 2021 orders on both Morocco and Russia, the relief provided by this bill specifically applies only to imports from the Kingdom of Morocco.

How will importers get their money back?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is required to refund cash deposits paid by importers for Moroccan phosphate fertilizers within 90 days of the bill's enactment, provided those deposits were not part of a completed administrative review.

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Targeted Tariff Relief

The bill specifically targets the reversal of a 2021 trade action regarding Moroccan phosphate, indicating a shift in policy toward prioritizing lower input costs for farmers over existing countervailing protections.

Kingdom of Morocco U.S. Farmers

Connected Entities

locationRussian Federation“Country mentioned in the context of existing 2021 countervailing duty orders.”Map →

locationKingdom of Morocco“The country of origin for the phosphate fertilizers affected by the bill.”Map →

personSecretary of Commerce“Responsible for implementing the cessation of duty collection.”Map →

personRoger Marshall“Senator who introduced the bill.”Map →

organizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“Responsible for issuing refunds to importers.”Map →

personChuck Grassley“Senator who co-sponsored the bill.”Map →

personJoni Ernst“Senator who co-sponsored the bill.”Map →

personCindy Hyde-Smith“Senator who co-sponsored the bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance65
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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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Buzz25
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