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South India cotton yarn under strain from looming US tariffs

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• South Indian cotton yarn market is under heavy pressure ahead of the additional **%** US tariff from August 27, with demand in Mumbai and Tiruppur dropping sharply. Traders fear cancellations, tighter payment flows, and a further price correction of ₹*–* per kg. Mills are expected to cut selling rates, while Gujarat's cotton arrivals remain low, leaving CCI as the key stockholder.