TRADE WITH AMERICA

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22512, 1 September 1936, Page 15

TRADE WITH AMERICA

Sir, —In your issue of August 28, "Progressive New Zealander" does not see why I was, and still am, unable to interpret correctly his "beneficial, except to the fortunate shipper! Now, trying to discuss trade from an extensive country such as America, composed of numerous States and selrgoverning portions, is not satisfactory, and even a portion under this head is part of our Empire. 1 still contend our trade with tho United States is uneconomic; and goods purchased there must tell against our .attempt at reciprocity buying from Britain. I am not adverse to trading wth foreign countries, or foreigners manufacturing in this country, as long as this Dominion gives Great Britain first, and the Empire next, full share of the preference due to it for its generous protection and friendship. It is no use trying to evade the issue by raising hopes that Britain's foreign trade is clone on • New Jjjealand mutton, or butter, the quantity so shipped, or reshipped is only a paltry fraction of the tonnage taken from this country. One would think from tho way the average perFon speaks on this matter as if breat Britain must take what we produce! Do not doubt it, Britain is on the top of tho world to-day, and means to keep there in future. Apricity.