Word: tradings
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...happy inspiration of Mr. Hoover to make this tour of the Latin American republics so immediately after his choice by the people of the United States to be their president. It is a courtesy visit, amply justified by the rapidly increasing importance of these countries in international trade and politics, and nearly everywhere the cordial spirit with which he comes to them will be honestly reciprocated. Policy would dictate as much, even if the Latin American were not always ready to meet us more than half...
...have time really to become acquainted with men and things along the way. Nor need we look for immediate political or economic results, except in so far as the visit influences Mr. Hoover's policy and that of his government after March 4 next. The development of American trade depends largely, if not solely, upon our ability to offer better goods at better prices. And improved political relations depend upon the policy of our Department of State in Caribbean America, and upon the way our Congress manipulates the American tariff...
...Balance-of-Trade"-ratio of exports over imports-remained favorable. The export margin amounted, in merchandise, to some $731,000,000-about the same as in the last seven years. Gold exports, also, were heavy in 1928, in contrast to the heavy influx of gold in 1927. This indicated a general fortifying of the buying power of U.S. customers...
...massive 343-page report this conclusion is drawn from a multitude of sources by Commercial Counselor Joseph R. Cahill of the British Embassy at Paris. The report was issued in book form, last week, by the British Department of Overseas Trade and produced an international sensation. One of its major conclusions, that French prosperity is due in large part to the French protective tariff, was promptly taken up in London by the many onetime English free traders who have now turned protectionist. The most potent of these is Baron Melchett, foremost British Chemical and Industrial Tycoon (TIME, Oct. 29). Speaking...
...people of other states are not hesitating to defend their position by means of high tariffs. It is time for the Empire to assert itself. This may sound curious from an old free trader like myself. But conditions have changed and the traditional free trade sentiment of the British public has changed with them. More iron is wanted in the soul of this country! We must have the courage to put a high tariff wall around the Empire...