The document analyzes US cotton subsidies and their impact. It discusses 3 alternatives: 1) Follow the African initiative to end subsidies in 4 years and compensate affected countries, 2) Negotiate subsidies within the Doha Round, 3) Adjust subsidies to remove "amber box" measures and only include "blue" and "green box" supports set by ICAC. It scores each alternative based on political feasibility, equity, and affordability. Alternative 3 scores highest overall and is recommended to adjust US cotton programs.