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India removes cotton import duties
After pressure from industry groups, India has suspended import duties on cotton until the end of September.
The Indian government has suspended import duties on cotton until the end of September in response to demands from industry groups. The move to exempt them from the 11% levy is seen as a relief for the textile industry, which is facing a steep 50% tariff on shipments to the US.
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