Word: tradings
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...International Trade, first in my mind comes the necessity of developing the International American. We may produce economically; we may obtain a surplus for export; but before American International Trade can be satisfactorily carried on, we must develop the American who is learned in the demands, needs and practices of other nations...
Preparing for Foreign Trade...
Preparation for Foreign Trade work is not preparation which may be completed over-night. Foreign Trade demands a foundation which is largely lacking in the American. Our past position of aloofness in general with world activities, being satisfied and well remunerated by considering domestic interests alone, has failed to develop our young men along Foreign Trade lines. The remoteness of our frontiers and of the frontiers of other nations have made close contact with other nations, their business, their language, their moneys, their customs, a thing of infrequency. Our young men, even after years of foreign language study in seconday...
...career in Foreign Trade at this time does not present an opportunity for quick riches; the path is not strewn with roses; but, to the man who properly prepares himself comes the opportunity of entering a very attractive field which has in store satisfactory returns. Foreign Trade, you say, is at present a myth. True, the present conditions are such that a young man possibly sees a quicker return in domestic activities. But with full realization of the fact that time is necessary for your preparation for Foreign Trade, is not this period of dullness an excellent time in which...
Even though you have not the desire to live in foreign countries, do you desire your institution, the one with which you have thrown your lot, whether industrial, commercial, or financial, to be forced, in a few years, to enter Foreign Trade unprepared simply because there are no Americans on its staff ready to take up the work relative to foreign transactions? As manager of a department or as head of an institution, will you wish to place your Foreign Trade welfare in the hands of a native of another country who is not thoroughly acquainted with American ways...