Iraq Buys 300,000 Tons of Australian, U.S. Wheat, Reuters Says
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Iraq bought 300,000 metric tons of wheat from Australia and the U.S. last week, Reuters reported, citing traders in the Middle East.
Iraq purchased 250,000 tons of the grain grown in Australia and 50,000 tons of U.S. wheat, according to the report. The government issued another tender for 100,000 tons yesterday, Reuters reported. Traders expected Iraq to buy at least 500,000 tons to cover shortages of the grain, the news service said.