The U.S. Department of Agriculture announces payments under the 2026 Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund and the 2026 Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund. The U.S. textile industry has historically enjoyed strong support and assistance from the U.S. Government; however, various trade agreements and other unfair practices during the last 20 years have resulted in a decline not just in textiles, but across domestic manufacturing in general.
Currently, U.S. fabric and clothing manufacturers must comply with a tariff inversion — a tariff policy that reduces the cost of moving production overseas and exporting finished goods back into the United States compared with importing fabric and manufacturing domestically. The annual Pima Cotton and Wool trust payments provide financial support to U.S. companies equal to the benefits manufacturers would receive if duty reductions remained in effect, allowing them to grow payrolls, increase production, and regain market share.
“U.S. textile companies produce world-renowned quality products and employ a highly skilled workforce,” said Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen A. Vaden. “These payments strengthen our domestic manufacturers and ensure a fair playing field for American textiles, helping rebuild this important industry. More American companies should take advantage of this program and manufacture more of the clothing we all wear here in the U.S.A.”
Source : usda.gov