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US Central Command has established a new task force targeting maritime and land routes used to support illegal shipments, according to a First Squawk post on X. The announcement did not specify the routes, countries, or cargoes involved, nor did it disclose the task force's size, funding, or participating nations. The move signals a sharper US military focus on supply-chain chokepoints, a theme with direct relevance for commodities, shipping, and freight markets. Traders should watch for follow-up CENTCOM statements naming the routes covered, any partner countries joining the effort, and whether enforcement actions affect transit volumes or insurance costs on key trade lanes.

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