US sanctions forced Xinjiang cotton to adapt, but survival comes at a cost

US sanctions have forced cotton farmers in Xinjiang's Awati county to adapt their farming methods, but this change comes at a significant cost. The farmers, who were previously hit by sanctions, have had to switch to manual labor to plant and harvest their cotton, which is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process. This shift has resulted in lower yields, with some farmers producing as little as 250-300 kilograms of cotton per hectare, making it a struggle for them to survive in the industry.

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US sanctions have forced Xinjiang cotton to adapt, which comes at a cost. The sanctions have likely disrupted the industry's supply chain and exports, affecting its overall performance.

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