In addition, Helms led a high level U.S. cotton industry delegation to China in October as part of the China Leadership Exchange Program established by the NCC along with the CCA. The objective of that cross-country tour was to familiarize the U.S. delegation with the market demands and China's views by experiencing that country's development firsthand – from farm to mill.
“While we were there, the NCC and CCA agreed to have further industry leadership exchanges and dialogue on future issues,” Helms said.
He said one of those issues is the global threat from synthetic fibers.
“Man-made fibers still represent the greatest challenge to cotton's profitability worldwide,” Helms said, “and enhanced basic consumer preference for cotton products in developing economies, such as China, represents the largest opportunity for demand growth.”
National Cotton Council of America
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