The lawmakers' letter argues that granting a company they characterize as a Chinese military entity fewer inspections at American ports should not be permitted. The Department of Homeland Security is now evaluating whether the current eligibility of COSCO vessels for the reduced-inspection program remains appropriate.
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US Coast Guard Orders Review of COSCO's Reduced Port Inspections
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Vessels owned by the Chinese state-owned shipping giant COSCO are being scrutinized to determine if they should lose access to a program limiting US port checks. The US Coast Guard ordered the immediate review after Representative Moolenaar, Representative Rick Crawford, and Representative Carlos sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security expressing security concerns, Politico reports.
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