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The Egypt’s agriculture ministry on Tuesday took a decision to temporarily ban cotton imports to improve and protect domestic cotton production and defend the interests of cotton producers, manufacturers and exporters of the country as it fear that its textile industry may end up paying the price. The decision dictates that all imported cotton will not be allowed in the country for an indefinite period of time, excluding imports shipped before 4 July.
