Chapter 812 Raising Gu
Australia and Germany have the same meaning to Russia, but the weight is different and the methods are naturally different.
The regular meeting being held in London is having intense discussions on whether to grant independent status to Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. If these three regions become independent, the Commonwealth will exist in name only.
George definitely attaches great importance to the German market.
But for Russia, in addition to being an important economic and trade partner, Germany can also play a greater role.
The biggest difference between the free economy that Americans tout and Russia's is that no one stepped on the brakes at the most critical time.
What George wants to do now is to make American capital even crazier by giving up the German market.
Every time Karl Lao came to see George, he gained something. This time, George prepared a loan of 1 billion rubles for Lao Karl.
The terms of the loan were so favorable that Karl Lao suspected that George was playing a joke on him.
George really wasn’t kidding, it’s not April Fool’s Day yet.
To be precise, this loan is for Americans.
Russia is not a good person either, and its loans to Germany come with additional conditions.
This time the additional condition is infrastructure construction.
Germany, like Russia, is using large-scale infrastructure construction led by the Weimar government to stimulate the continued development of the German economy.
Russia’s condition is that the Weimar government must adopt Russian design plans and provide materials from Russian companies when constructing infrastructure.
"No problem, as long as we can purchase it from Russia, we will do our best to purchase it from Russia."
Old Karl is very happy. This loan is what the Weimar government urgently needs.
George smiled, this agreement is also very beneficial to Russia, a win-win situation.
When the Weimar government paid war reparations, it was like squeezing out toothpaste and paying back a little every year. Every two years, news would come out that Germany's finances had collapsed and it was unable to pay war reparations.
The Weimar government paid every penny of the commercial loans and interest that should be paid on time.
This is why capital from Britain, France, the United States, and Russia is pouring into Germany crazily.
Old Karl had one fish and two fish to eat. After returning to Berlin, the German media began to hype Russia's loans to Germany.
Soon, the U.S. Ambassador to Germany, Doug Collins, took the initiative to visit Old Karl and denounced Russia's domineering behavior.
Financial aid is just aid, but there are so many additional conditions. It’s really unfriendly.
The United States is much better and has never exploited Germany.
"Russia is too powerful. We are always under direct threat from Russia, which forces us to agree to Russia's requests many times."
Old Karl had a sad face and described Germany as the same as Mexico. .
The greatest sorrow of Mexico is that it is too far from heaven and too close to the United States.
Not to mention whether Germany is far from heaven, it is also very close to Russia.
“Washington has agreed to Germany’s issuance of three tranches of bonds in the United States, which is a testament to the friendship between our two countries.”
Collins is also bleak, more about Wall Street than Washington.
The U.S. government also wants to lend money directly to the Germans like Russia, but unfortunately it can’t do it because the U.S. government itself doesn’t have the money.
At the beginning of 1927, Germany had already issued two bonds in the United States, which fully proved how dependent Germany was on American funds.
It also fully proves how optimistic Wall Street capitalists are about Germany's economic prospects.
Wall Street capitalists still have vision. Last year, the German economy overtook the United Kingdom again, which is the best proof of Europe's economic prospects.
"That's great, I have to give you a huge hug to express my gratitude to you!"
Old Carl burst into tears of gratitude. It's so delicious to eat two fish. No wonder Americans enjoy it.
"An overly powerful Russia will always be a threat to Germany. You should reduce your dependence on Russia and maintain Germany's independence."
Collins hopes that Germany will become stronger as soon as possible and continue to cause chaos European pattern.
Before the World War, the Old World was dominated by Britain and France. Americans could only watch the British and French eat meat, and the United States could only get the broth.
Britain and France finally recovered after a setback, and Russia suddenly emerged. The leading free trade alliance is booming, and more and more countries are joining. It seems that the free trade alliance will replace the League of Nations and become an international organization that coordinates relations between countries. Americans are Seeing it in the eyes, anxious in the heart.
Fortunately, with Germany as a catfish, the United States has an opportunity to take advantage of it.
As for whether German goods will affect the sales of American goods as the German economy recovers -
This is not a question Collins wants to consider.
“We also don’t want to be completely dependent on Russia, unless——”
Old Karl hesitated to speak. Collins understood.
We want Germany to get rid of its dependence on Russia unless another country replaces Russia and promotes the continued development of the German economy.
In the United States, there is also controversy over aid to Germany.
The United States has been swinging between the "Monroe Doctrine" and "free trade". Whichever is most beneficial to the United States, the United States will choose which one, emphasizing flexibility.
After the World War, because the United States did not receive enough respect at the Paris Peace Conference, the Monroe Doctrine resurfaced and free trade ceased.
With the recovery of the U.S. economy in the past two years, free trade has once again gained the upper hand. Large U.S. companies, including Delaware Automotive Group, have requested that the U.S. government use greater efforts to help U.S. companies open up the European market. .
Coolidge's term will end next year. With the support of the Delaware Automobile Group, Coolidge was successfully elected as the Delaware State Senator last year, becoming a rising star in the Coolidge family.
Each state in the United States has only two senators. At this level, they have successfully entered the center of power in the United States.
Coolidge's first proposal was to use export tax rebates and other methods to enhance the competitiveness of American goods in Europe and stimulate exports.
The tendency of this proposal is obvious. If passed successfully, Delaware Automobile Group will be able to export their Scarab series to Europe at a lower price.
Little John is very curious. He has never heard that the Dolgorukov family and the Yuriev family are having a falling out. What is going on?
Dolgorukov and Yuriev have been competing fiercely in Europe for many years, but the two companies have a tacit understanding not to engage in price wars, and each carves up the European market based on their own capabilities.
This kind of thing is very common in the United States. For example, the famous Rothschild, its American branch and its British branch have long had no relationship and operate independently financially.
As for whether there is a relationship in private, no one can say.
"The two new automobile factories we built two years ago will be put into production this year, and the sales pressure is very high."
Joseph said bluntly, this is all public information, there is nothing to hide.
The United States has a vast territory and sparsely populated areas, and its demand for cars is very large. American cars are also very developed. The only competitor in Europe is Russian car companies.
The European market is small or big. If a Russian car company sells more cars, American car companies will lose a profit. This is a matter of life and death.
“Our oil is also facing fierce competition from Russian oil in Europe, and the pressure is also great——”
Little John is in the same boat. Cars and oil are highly related, and Russia also has a huge advantage in cost.
American oil must be transported to Europe by ship.
Russian oil reaches Germany and France through pipelines, and the cost advantage is very obvious.
In recent years, Rockefeller has been trying to open a breakthrough from Persia, exploit local oil in Persia, build a refinery in Persia, and sell petroleum products to Europe nearby.
Due to the obstruction of the Russian-Polish Oil Company, Rockefeller has never been able to achieve his wish.
A few years ago, Little John proposed to join forces with Dolgorukov to develop Persian oil, but Joseph declined.
Little John could understand that Joseph was unwilling to fall out with Russia at that time.
The situation now is different from that then. If Dolgorukov is willing to join forces with Little John, the chance of success is very high.
Russia is also a bad person. It obtained the exploration rights of Persian oil but did not follow up. It has clearly discovered many oil fields, but has not developed them. It still relies on the former oil fields and refineries of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company to survive.
Although the Persians were dissatisfied with this, they had nothing to do.
"If we want to break the tacit understanding with Russian-related companies, the consequences will be difficult to predict."
Joseph is very embarrassed and does not want to get involved in the oil industry.
"What is the relationship between Dolgorukov and Yusupov?"
Little John hopes that Joseph will be brave, even if he does not make a cut with the Russian Dolgorukov , at least the right to speak must be fought for.
“Dolgorukov is also a shareholder of the Russian-Polish Oil Company.”
Joseph sighed, and his whole body was affected by the slightest move.
With the development of the Russian economy, the boundaries between the major Russian families have become increasingly blurred, and it should be more appropriately described as a community of interests.
Joseph only wants to compete within the rules and does not want to cross the bottom line.
"Joseph, you are an American first, and then a member of the Dolgorukov family."
Little John is really not a provocateur, the Russians are still too honest, right? The understanding of putting eggs in one basket is still not deep enough.
The reason why Dolgorukov opened up the American market was also for the same purpose. If George hadn't turned the tide in the world war, maybe even George would have gone into exile in the United States.
The competition within a big family is like raising worms in a jar. Only the strongest one can lead the family forward.
(End of this chapter)