Trump Tariffs and Global Agrochemical Trade: Uncertainty Ahead

AgriBusiness Global Staff By AgriBusiness Global Staff|17 September 2025

Since April 2025, shifting U.S. tariff policies have created ongoing uncertainty for agrochemical importers. Reciprocal tariffs, fentanyl-related duties, and potential penalties on transshipments are reshaping trade with China, Canada, Mexico, and key partners worldwide.

With pending court challenges, negotiations, and possible Supreme Court intervention, the future of tariff structures – and their impact on the agrochemical industry – remains unsettled. Jim DeLisi gives his analysis to understand how these changes may affect your business and what to watch for in the months ahead in this recent issue of AgriBusiness Global DIRECT.

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