Jodey Arrington

05/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/13/2026 09:59

Arrington Leads Effort to Eliminate China's Tariff on American Cotton

Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a group of lawmakers representing districts with significant cotton production in sending a letter to the Trump Administration calling for elimination of China's 10 percent tariff on American cotton as part of the ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations.

The letter thanks Ambassador Greer for his continued efforts to eliminate foreign trade barriers and open new market access for American farmers and ranchers while highlighting the critical importance of China as an export market for U.S. cotton.
"As you continue efforts to achieve reciprocal and balanced trade with China, we write in advance of the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi to underscore the critical importance of China as a market for U.S. cotton," the letter reads, in part. "Excluding India, China is as large as the combined textile industries in the next seven importers - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico, and Egypt. We are grateful for the Trump Administration's efforts to open markets for U.S. agriculture and look forward to supporting your efforts as the negotiations progress."
Click HERE to read the full letter.
"The National Cotton Council applauds Congressman Arrington for leading this effort to address the barriers limiting U.S. cotton exports to China," said Gary Adams, President and CEO, National Cotton Council. "At a time of significant challenges across the Cotton Belt, restoring access to this critical market is essential to strengthening demand for our producers and supporting the broader industry."
"Congressman Jodey Arrington understands the critical nature of exporting raw U.S. cotton into the Chinese market, the largest textile industry in the world," said Buddy Allen, President and CEO, American Cotton Shippers Association. "The actions outlined by Mr. Arrington in his letter to Ambassador Greer will put the U.S. cotton industry back in a position of strength and support the rural economies that depend on it."

Arrington was joined by Rick W. Allen (GA-12), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01), Earl A. "Rick" Crawford (AR-01), Vince Fong (CA-20), David Kustoff (TN-08), Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), August Pfluger (TX-11), David Rouzer (NC-07), Austin Scott (GA-08), and Ronny L. Jackson (TX-13).

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