A combination of the above. Agriculture worldwide still places considerable restraints on trade. Average ag tariff over 40 percent and tariffs on some products exceed 300 percent. Non-tariff barriers remain thorny issues. Toward China Important for Cotton China largest consumer of cotton, a leading producer.
China varies from major exporter, to major cotton importer.
Domestic policy partly responsible for large swings in imports and exports. China's Accession into WTO Add discipline to domestic policy and STE activities.