The Globe and Mail reports in its Wednesday edition that Canada's fertilizer companies could face a U.S. price-fixing probe amid rising input costs for American farmers. The Globe's Kate Helmore reports that President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on Canadian fertilizer imports and accused foreign firms of anti-competitive practices. A Department of Justice probe is under way. Nutrien supplies over 80 per cent of U.S. demand for potash. Mr. Trump's accusations are unfounded, especially regarding potash, according to fertilizer industry groups, but they highlight a serious issue impacting American farms. On Monday, the White House announced $12-billion (U.S.) in aid for farmers suffering substantial losses due to trade policies. However, this funding will not cover all costs or address the rising input prices, particularly for fertilizer. In 2025, China did not purchase U.S. soybeans until late October. Soybeans are a major U.S. agricultural export, with China being the largest market. The trade war initiated by the Trump administration affected the market. Despite resuming sales in late October, total soybean exports through early November were 40 per cent lower than the previous year, according to the USDA.