ACSA Holds Virtual Meeting with CCA

On the evening of March 21st, ACSA staff met with the China Cotton Association (CCA) to discuss the state of play for the cotton industry in both the U.S. and China. Yuan Associates stated that, “During the meeting, Vice President and Secretary General of CCA Mr. Wang Jianhong expressed the hope to work with ACSA closely to control the risks over cotton trade default issues, mainly because maintaining domestic and international cotton trade order is also one of CCA’s responsibilities. CCA will fully support the work of CICCA in safeguarding the rights and interests of CCA members and maintaining the trade order.”

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Please use the link below for a glance at the upcoming events for the week of July 7. Document here.

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USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Cotton & Tobacco Program (C&T) has announced the 2025-2026 rates it will charge for its cotton user-fee services. Details here.

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ACSA, along with other agricultural groups, signed onto a letter endorsing Brian Quintenz to be chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Letter here.

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ACSA, along with other organizations, signed onto a letter in support of Dudley Hoskins’ nomination to be the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP). Letter here.

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Request for Comment on Trading and Clearing Derivatives on a 24/7 Basis Request for Comment on Perpetual Derivatives

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The U.S. agriculture industry is urging Congress to prioritize rural and agricultural transportation needs in the upcoming reauthorization of surface transportation programs. Key requests include timely reauthorization, increased investment in infrastructure, modernization of trucking regulations, and streamlining project approvals to improve efficiency, safety, and economic vitality in rural America. Letter here.

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