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North India cotton yarn prices steady ahead of US tariff hike

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• Cotton yarn prices in north India stayed stable in Ludhiana and Delhi, while Panipat's recycled yarn market also held steady amid weak demand. Traders and mills are cautious as the **%** punitive US tariff effective August 27 threatens Indian garment exports. The expected export slowdown could reduce domestic consumption of both virgin and recycled yarn.