TARIFF PROTECTION
BRITISH ADOPTION.. 1 United Press Association—By Eleotrh / Telegraph— l Copyright.] LONDON, Novembtr 25. The “Daily Telegraph” says: “It is now certain that 'the., next Budget, in April, will be a tariff budget. The Government will, by then, have ijvorked out plans for the protection of British industry by means of a general tariff. NO U.S.A. RETALIATION.
WASHINGTON, November 24
It was definitely ascertained to-day that the United 'States G-overnmeht was planning no reprisal against the British increase. Mr Hoover has learned that only 1.6 per cent, or United States goods normally 'imported into Britain will be affected by trie iirJtish action, weighing far more Heavily, upon other countries than upon the United States. Mr Hoover is convinced by his study of United States foreign trade, .particularly with Britain, that it is less competitive than was generally thought. The. increases, he feels, should be considered as a domestic prerogative of Britain, and should not be criticised by the United States.
U,S,iA; TARIFF COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, November 24.
Robert Lincoln O'Brien is llamed am Chairman of the Tariff Commission, by MU’ Hoover re-filling the place vacated on November 30 by Henry P, Fletcher. Interest in tariff matters has been great lately, especially in view the imposition of imports levies oy Great Britain.
BRITISH QUEST FOR MARKETS. RUGBY, November 24
Answering various questions regarding the methods of developing internal trade, Mr Thomas, speaking on the House of Commons, said that in his tour through the Dominions, he wouia certainiy endeavour to find new markets for British goods. Asked if the Dominions would lower tariffs, he said that he hoped to be in a position to offer certain advantages, and the Dominions might be expected to reciprocate.
The Prime Minister later said thav the question of the development of internal trade was receiving the Government’s consideration. The necessary information was being collected and examined.
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