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Shipments of foreign food would be funneled through 13 ports of entry, cutting out Chicago, Houston, Miami and several hundred other cities, under legislation to tighten U.S. oversight of imports. Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.) also proposes assessing $500 million in fees on shipments of food and drugs to step up Food and Drug Administration inspections of both. The grocery industry, importers and exporters warned the proposal would disrupt trade and send consumer prices soaring.
