"CUSTOMS: a Commission report presents the results of studies on the impact of the US 100% scanning law and advocates EU alternative approach
Three complementary studies conducted by the Commission confirm that the US requirement for 100% scanning of US-bound maritime containers at foreign ports will be costly and severely disrupt transport and trade, without proven security benefits.
The EU advocates an alternative approach based on multilayered risk management. For more information see the report, and the three studies carried out for the Commission.
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