# Uncle Sam Takes Aim at Building Cotton Demand

Author: thatch
Published: 2026-06-18
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Are we seeing a major policy shift when it comes to American cotton? ACSA President Buddy Allen drops in to discuss how federal policy pivots from only treating the symptoms to finally focusing on the cause.
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