Algeria Bans Spanish Imports Amid Western Sahara Dispute Escalation

Algeria continues to "punish" Spain, in reaction to Pedro Sanchez’s decision to change position on the Sahara. After recalling its ambassador to Madrid for consultations, Algeria has gradually banned access to its market for Spanish products, starting with livestock, reports La Razon.

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In a short time, the Algerian authorities have completely closed their market to Spanish farmers and traders. The Algerian government has already announced that it will increase the price of gas supplied to Spain via the Medgaz and that it will strengthen its ties rather with Italy to transport gas to Europe.

To read: Algeria to Review Trade Deals with Spain Amid Western Sahara Dispute, Gas Supply Continues

This new sanction from Algeria will seriously affect the interests of Spanish exporters and cattle breeders. Algeria had also threatened to review all its trade agreements with Spain, after this "unexpected" turnaround of its position on the Sahara. It has just put its threat into action.