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US Halts Import of Rare Cargo of Polish Wheat in Houston
- Authorities are citing contamination with corn, people say
- Polish wheat is arriving in the US after drought hurt crops
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The US is holding back a rare cargo of Polish wheat being imported into Houston, a move that may spark tensions with the European Union, according to people familiar with the matter.
The vessel Yochow, carrying about 30,000 tons of Polish wheat, is being prevented from unloading at the port of Houston, according to shipping data and the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. Authorities are citing contamination with corn, the people said.