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agreement did not. He said that he and his colleagues
would make a full report of the discussions to their
respective governments. The U.S. Government representatives
would no doubt be talking with other suppliers to the U.S.
market and when these talks were completed it was likely
that there would be further discussions.
89.
Mr. Nehmer thought that both sides had gone as
far as they could and believed that the discussions had
been useful. He warned that there were powerful protectionist
forces in the U.S. who had considerable influence with
Congress. If a negotiated solution to the textile problem
was not forthcoming, then an imposed solution certainly
would be. A failure to agree could lead to the dominance
within the U.S. of those who would not draw the line of
protection at textiles. He concluded by thanking Sir Eugene
Melville and his colleagues for providing an opportunity
for the discussions.
90.
The discussions closed at 5.25 p.m. o'clock.
91.
A summary of the discussions telegraphed at the
Encl. 3
conclusion of the discussions is at Enclosure 3.
Encls:
Commerce and Industry Department, 22nd October, 1969.
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