GERMAN TRADE.

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 June 1922, Page 5

GERMAN TRADE.

GOODS FOR AUSTRALIA.

(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON/ June 14. he AustraJian Press Association learns that German shipments of goods to Australia aa-e likely to be restricted until more definite news is received regarding tariff rates. Two Australian-bound steamers visited Hamburg last week, but lifted only a small quantity of cargo. The Holland-Australian lined “Aagtekerk” has taken a few tons of miscellaneous stuff from Hamburg for Australia. The Port Curtis took about 450 tons for Australia, whereof 370’ tons is potash. The remainder largely consists of cheap toys, also some glassware and some iron goods. It is understood, however, that a very large quantity of German goods is now ready for shipment to Australia if the tariff permits of their profitable sale. One item consists of 8000 pianos, which .have been ready for two years. SOUTH AMERICAN MARKETS

LONDON, June 15.

The American Ambassador to Germany, interviewed by the "Pall Mall Gazette,” stated that President Harding’s tariff, coupled with the new shipping law, was likely to adversely affect British trade with .America. Should the- British nunuil.'ictiirer turn n> S<?ui.h America, he would probably meet with overwhelming ’ German competition.