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Sequestration is the new word on everybody’s lips. (In case you’re still not sure, it’s a legal procedure which triggers automatic spending cuts.) This article talks about its impact on the supply chain, which could be quite significant – from slowdowns in US customs; doubling cargo release wait times at borders to four or five hours; fewer airport control towers; and less money for the Food and Drug Administration.