China steps up pork inspections at the border - Reuters

As reported by Reuters, China has stepped up its inspections of US pork at their border, an expansion of China's slowdown at ports that began a few weeks ago.

Key quotes

"Some trade experts said they believe Beijing is sending a defiant warning to Washington in response to sweeping U.S. trade demands made on China last week."

"Ports are opening and inspecting every cargo that arrives, said Luis Chein, a director at WH Group, China’s top importer of U.S. pork."

"The U.S. Agriculture Department was troubled by the reports and urged China to give U.S. exports full access to its market, said an agency representative."

"U.S. pork is now sitting at Chinese ports for up to two weeks, instead of a few days, industry sources told Reuters."