MIDDLE EAST/MEDITERRANEAN COMMENTS Egypt’s government has announced that the official customs exchange rate will remain at the current level of 16 EGP against the USD for January 2018; the actual currency rate is now about 17.69 EGP to the USD. A steady rate certainly helps grain importers by keeping costs consistent. A new organization has been established in Egypt over the past few weeks that could be of great benefit to the grain industry. The Egyptian Grain Suppliers Association was reportedly formed with 12 major grain trading companies as founding members. It is expected to present a united front regarding Egyptian government rules that affect the grain import business with specific current concern for import inspection regula...