Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and other members of Congress from major cotton-producing states urge the U.S. Trade Representative to secure permanent reductions or elimination of India’s trade barriers to U.S. cotton as part of ongoing trade negotiations. ACSA looks forward to work with USTR and Congress to make sure U.S. cotton can compete fairly in […]

A large and diverse coalition of cotton industry stakeholders — including the American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) — has sent a letter to Members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging them to co-sponsor the Buying American Cotton Act (BACA). The letter, signed by organizations representing the full cotton supply chain — from producers and […]

President Trump designated Laura DiBella as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) following her recent swearing-in and Senate confirmation as a commissioner. As Chairman and the FMC’s chief executive, Ms. DiBella will lead the agency’s oversight of the international ocean transportation. More here.

The Buying American Cotton Act (BACA) has now been introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, marking an important milestone in ACSA’s effort to strengthen long-term demand for U.S.-grown cotton and U.S.-manufactured cotton products. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation reinforces cotton’s role across the global supply chain while aligning economic strength with environmental […]

ACSA is urging support for S. 2909, the Seasonal Ag CDL Modernization Act. The bill would allow online renewal of restricted CDLs, align federal definitions of “implements of husbandry” with existing FMCSA policy, and reduce compliance burdens for rural seasonal drivers, while maintaining all current safety requirements. Letter here. Paper here.

The USDA has designated Missouri and Texas as storage deficit areas for the 2025-crop Cotton Marketing Assistance Loan program. ACSA will continue to monitor these developments. More here.