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SEC BROOKE ROLLINS: How Trump is reviving the fiber woven into America

As we approach the celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is returning to our nation’s agricultural roots

By Brooke Leslie Rollins Fox News

Published June 15, 2026 5:00am EDT

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Recently we hit the 16-month mark in the Trump administration, which is working around the clock to deliver real results for Americans. Just to name a few, we have secured over two dozen new trade deals, reformed the Adverse Effect Wage Rate to lower labor costs by up to $2 billion annually, and led efforts to drive down the cost of key inputs, including fertilizer. Last week in Arizona, alongside Administrator Kelly Loeffler of the U.S. Small Business Administration and Representative Juan Ciscomani, I announced our plan to restore American dominance for a vital commodity hit hard in recent decades — cotton.

Jon Post’s cotton farm in Marana, Arizona was the perfect place to draw attention to the enduring value of this healthy natural fiber, which is woven into our nation’s history. For millennia, cotton has been a staple in everyday clothing, fine garments, and dyed tapestries around........

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