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Premiers Split on Using Potash as a Trade Weapon — What It Means for Your Grocery Bill

  Published August 31, 2026 Canada's premiers can't agree on how far to take the trade war with the United States — and this week, the fight is over a grey mineral mined almost 2,000 kilometres from Ottawa: potash. The disagreement matters well beyond provincial politics. Potash is the "P" and "K" of fertilizer economics — a key ingredient in the blends that grow the wheat, canola, and corn that eventually show up as bread, canola oil, and everything fed to livestock. Canada supplies about 85% of the potash the U.S. uses, which is exactly why some premiers see it as leverage — and why others are warning that pulling that lever could backfire on the very provinces pushing for it. Ford wants to pull the lever. Moe and Smith are warning not to. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pushing for the toughest response available, including resource-based leverage. Saskatchewan's Scott Moe and Alberta's Danielle Smith are pumping the brakes, warning that squeezing po...
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Hezbollah Confirms Seventh Senior Commander Killed in Recent Israeli Strikes

 

In a series of escalating confrontations, Hezbollah has confirmed the death of its seventh senior commander, Nabil Kaouk, in recent Israeli airstrikes. Kaouk, who served as the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Central Council, was killed on Saturday, marking a significant blow to the Lebanese militant group.

Kaouk’s death follows a string of targeted strikes by Israel that have claimed the lives of several high-ranking Hezbollah officials, including founding members who had long evaded capture or assassination. These strikes have intensified over the past week, with Hezbollah confirming the deaths of multiple senior leaders.

The Israeli military has stated that these operations are part of a broader campaign to dismantle Hezbollah’s leadership and operational capabilities. The recent airstrikes have also resulted in significant civilian casualties and displacement, with over 1,000 people reported dead and hundreds of thousands forced to flee their homes.

Hezbollah, in response, has continued to launch rockets and missiles into northern Israel, although most have been intercepted or have landed in uninhabited areas. The conflict has brought the region to the brink of a wider war, raising concerns about a potential escalation into a full-scale regional conflict.

Kaouk, a veteran member of Hezbollah since the 1980s, played a crucial role in the group’s military operations, particularly during the 2006 war with Israel. His death is seen as a significant loss for Hezbollah, which has vowed to continue its resistance against Israeli aggression.

The situation remains highly volatile, with both sides showing no signs of backing down. The international community continues to call for restraint and a return to negotiations to prevent further loss of life and instability in the region.


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