Key grains for Spain are currently spared from the EU-US war, according to traders.

The Accoe grain wholesalers' association expressed concern about the trade war this Wednesday, despite the fact that for now, the "key" grain varieties for Spain are exempt from the countermeasures proposed by the European Union (EU) against the US. The secretary general of Accoe, José Manuel Álvarez, told Efeagro that among the products affected by the countermeasures Brussels is proposing to counteract US tariffs are grains such as rye, durum wheat, and oats, which are not the most important for Spain's supply, a country with a grain deficit. Corn imports are crucial for Spain, the Accoe spokesperson recalled, noting that although the United States is a leading producer, origins such as Brazil and Ukraine are more important for Spanish buyers as regular suppliers. In any case, he stressed that trade wars "are not good for anyone, because even if they don't harm you ...