Chapter 2650： Negotiation and compromise two (1/2)

”But your country has also raised tariffs on imported food and raw materials from the United States.” Lansing said.

”We both return to the original standard at the same time, can it?” the crown prince said with a smile.

If the tax is cut at the same time, then the United States must be at a loss. The reason is very simple. If Germany must obtain the necessary copper or other raw materials from the United States before or during the war, then what raw materials does the German Empire have, which has been unprecedentedly expanded? Can't satisfy yourself? As a result, the problem now arises. Even if tariffs are lowered, the competitiveness of US raw materials will be greatly weakened.

As for the products that Germany exports to the United States? For most chemical products, especially synthetic dyes, Germany is the top in the world. Even during World War I, Germany’s large-scale submarine trade exchanged dyes for products from other countries. This aspect has formed a huge advantage for American products. After lowering tariffs, Americans will definitely suffer.

As for the automotive sector? Although, the Ford Model T reduced the price of the car to a very low level and created an era. However, on this plane, the German automobile industry has been several levels higher than in history due to government support and the stimulus of war. In addition, after the end of the war, all strata of society received a lot of war profits, so they also had the idea and ability to buy cars, and the large-scale expansion of the empire also made society’s demand for cars soar. So in this era, Germany Although the scale of the auto industry is not as large as that of the United States, the gap is not too big.

In terms of personal car sales, Germany has an advantage in exporting cars from the United States, and this advantage comes more from German cars targeting high-end areas. Ford Model T is cheap, but the same shape does not meet the needs and vanity of the American middle class and above!

The vehicles produced in Germany and designed for special groups with different styles and full of European aristocratic style are extremely attractive to Americans of this era. After all, if a local tyrant says that the car I bought is the same car of the Bavarian royal family, then it must be unique. It's higher than the simple Ford Model T. I don't know a few grades. The star effect or the noble fan has existed since ancient times. It can be compared to the French luxury goods.

The Crown Prince understands these issues, and Lansing understands the same! He knew that if everyone lowered the tariffs back, the United States would definitely suffer. But having said that, this time, the Americans are at a disadvantage in negotiating. How can it be possible to do things without losing a bit?

This time, it was the Americans who begged the Germans to do things. Although the Americans had considered filling up the warships they needed from Italy or even France, it was a pity that these two countries would definitely not be able to make up the United States without the support of the Germans. The fast fleet that people need, South Dakota changed to a fast battleship and then served at least a year, this time, how do you let the Americans survive? Fight after the war has dragged on for one year? Don’t you know how much money was spent every day during the war? And who knows what will happen to the war situation a year from now? These uncertain factors have caused Americans to bet!

”We can talk about this issue, we can first lower the tariffs on cars.” Lansing hesitated and said. After all, some of the cars imported from Germany are luxury goods, and the demand is relatively limited. Chemical products are bulk products. This opening cannot be easily opened, so we should talk about it slowly.

”Yes, in return, we will prepare the corresponding warships for your country to choose. If you choose, then you can choose to maintain and modify them. Of course, if your country does not require modification, we can also send the ship receiver first. Come over part of it, and then do the preliminary training.” The crown prince said.

”We need to obtain these warships as soon as possible. Time is everything. If it is too late that the United States' own fast battleships are in service, then these warships are not necessary. I think you should understand this very well?” Lan Xin said.

”The right to choose is in your hands. As long as the agreement has not been finally signed, you can decide whether to buy.” The crown prince does not seem to care about it.