China has favored nation status & uses our cotton (Moda, etc.) but USA only gets nubby silk in fabric shops. Last time I checked it was against the law to sell raw silk here. Bridal shops, bedding shops, etc. order from France or other European markets at a great cost, but no Chinese direct shipments to the USA due to the trade agreement.
When we were living overseas I bought some but not enough to make a quilt, dang!
hugs,
dj