It is said that when Hoover became president, Southern African companies also helped a lot. Among other things, they donated a lot of money.
Now that you have received the money, you have to do things. You cannot turn your back on the donors when you become president. In that case, Hoover's political career will basically come to an end.
"Wait a minute Locke, what result do you want from your phone call with Hoover?" Winston stopped Sidney.
"Of course I'm asking Hoover why he did this." Roark said confidently. If Hoover didn't give Roark a reasonable explanation, don't blame Roark for missing his old relationship.
"No, no, no, now is not the best time. If you call now, you are showing weakness to Hoover." Winston did not suggest that Rock contact Hoover now.
It seems reasonable. It's just like two children fighting. You don't need to go to the parents as soon as the fight comes up. Fight back first and then talk about it.
"Then what do you think we should do?" Rock wanted to hear Winston's opinion.
"Of course, we will fight back in a reasonable way. The U.S. government has launched a monopoly investigation against Adang, and the federal government of Southern Africa can also launch an investigation into U.S. companies. Isn't Boeing negotiating with Nyasaland Airlines for technology transfer? It can launch an investigation into the U.S.
Technical limitations——" Winston wants to strangle the United States.
Rock was stunned and strangled the United States with technical restrictions——
This sounds a bit magical.
In fact, it is not magical at all. In terms of technological level, the United States in 1927 was not as strong as it would be a few decades later, and it was not even as strong as the United States in another time and space.
After the First World War in another time and space, the United States obtained a large number of scientists from Europe. Not only Germany, but many British and French scientific researchers also immigrated to the United States, which greatly narrowed the technological gap between the United States and Europe.
In this time and space, compared with the United States, Southern Africa is more attractive to Europeans. Even many Americans have traveled thousands of miles to immigrate to Southern Africa. Robert Goddard is one of their representatives.
"Winston, what do London say?" Rock is not alone. The British princes and nobles should have a greater reaction to this matter.
"What -" Winston was suddenly confused. This is a matter between southern Africa and the United States. London does not seem to have much to do with this matter.
"The United States is investigating Adan Company. Doesn't London have anything to say?" Rock was dissatisfied. Even if the British government did not say anything, Adan Company's shareholders could not just watch Adan Company's interests suffer.
These are all related to interests.
"Of course not. London is discussing how to counterattack, but you also know that this will take time." Winston was vague. The conflict between the United States and southern Africa is a good thing for the United Kingdom.
Although southern Africa and the United States have had differences in recent years, the general environment is still improving. Whether it is aid to Germany or cooperation and trade, they have extensive common interests.
This is not a good thing for the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom does not want the relationship between southern Africa and the United States to get too close. Therefore, when it comes to the U.S. government’s investigation of Adan Company, judging from the information fed back by Yang Smuts, London’s attitude
It's a bit ambiguous.
"Okay, before the U.S. government completes the investigation, Adan Company has temporarily lost the U.S. market, so Adan Company may appropriately reduce production, and the dividend payment in the fourth quarter of last year may also be suspended."
Dan's company pays huge dividends and just shrinks its head and acts like a turtle when something goes wrong. How can such a good thing happen?
"Locke, you will offend a lot of people." Winston immediately frowned. If Adan Company does not pay dividends, Winston's interests will also be damaged.
"It doesn't matter. Shareholders can withdraw if they are not satisfied -" Roque is not afraid of offending people. If the shareholders of Adan Company want to sell the shares of Adan Company, many people will rush to take over.
"Hahahaha, yes, Winston, if you want to sell the stocks you hold, I can give you a price that satisfies you." Xiaosi fanned the flames. He is also a shareholder of Adan Company and knows that Adan Company every year
How much is the dividend.
Winston didn't say anything. Rock's hand hit many people's pain points, and it was impossible to stay out of it.
This is the benefit of absolute holding. Najd Oil Company has begun to develop the Najd Oilfield, so Adan Company’s production reduction will not affect Rock’s interests. The losses on Adan Company’s side can be made up through Najd Oil Company.
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Other shareholders of Adan Company are very depressed. They do not have shares in Najd Oil Company. If Adan Company reduces production, their interests will suffer huge losses.
This is a production reduction, and it has not stopped production yet. Don’t think that Roque can’t do this kind of thing.
Just when Rock was about to tie London into a chariot to fight back against the United States, at No. 10 Downing Street in London, Young Smuts was also trying to win the support of Stanley Baldwin.
Stanley Baldwin has been in a very unhappy mood recently. The resumption of work by coal workers has not helped the Conservative government get out of the whirlpool, but has made things worse because of the Labor Party's continued attacks.
The British Parliament was also disappointed with the Conservative government's failure to prevent the strike. Some members publicly called for the collective resignation of the Conservative cabinet in newspapers. Although George V would not comment on this, Stanley Baldwin had already felt the danger approaching.
At this time, the U.S. government launched an investigation into Adan Company. If Stanley Baldwin handled it properly, he might be able to successfully overcome this crisis of confidence.
"The U.S. government's investigation of Adam Company stems from the vicious competition of Standard Oil. We should use all available forces to fight back and let the Americans know that they cannot do whatever they want." Yang Smozi was extremely angry. At this time, he was not far away from the United States.
It has been a week since the government launched an investigation into Adan, but London has not said anything. This is abnormal.
"Yang, when dealing with a country like the United States, we must be cautious in everything we do. We are evaluating the consequences of counterattacks against the United States. We must express our attitude without causing the situation to worsen." Stanley Baldwin was also in a dilemma.
Within the UK, there are strong voices supporting a counterattack against the United States.
At the same time, there are also strong calls for maintaining good relations with the United States.
Britain's attitude towards the United States is also very complicated. Britain needs American capital to assist Germany to maintain Britain's continental equilibrium policy.
At the same time, Britain also needs the United States to suppress Japan and even southern Africa. After all, compared with southern Africa, which has changed in quality, the United States, like the United Kingdom, is a country dominated by Anglo-Saxons.
But for southern Africa, the British government cannot ignore it. After the news of Adam's decision to cut production came out, the call for counterattack against the United States became louder and louder. Some people suggested that British capital investment in the U.S. stock market should be restricted. Instead of
Instead of giving money to the white-eyed wolf like the United States, it would be better to give it to Southern Africa, which has a clearly better money scene.
As mentioned before, every avalanche in the U.S. stock market is a robbery of red fruits for European investors. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a bloodbath.
"Don't forget that Southern Africa is also a Commonwealth country. Even Canada and Australia have extended a helping hand to Southern Africa. Shouldn't London take responsibility?" Yang Smuts does not have so many worries. When it is time to be tough, it must
tough.
"No, no, no, Yang, it's not that easy -" Stanley Baldwin hadn't made up his mind yet, and it was obvious that he was sitting on the mountain watching the fight between tigers and tigers.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you will disappoint all members of the Commonwealth. Believe me, the losses caused by indecision to the British Empire will definitely be greater than the losses caused by counterattacks against the United States." Yang Smuts was very disappointed. Many times
, between southern Africa and Britain, Yang Smuts's feelings tended to be mostly British.
Now for the first time Yang Smooz doubted his decision.
While London hesitated, southern Africa's counterattack had begun.
Although U.S. companies do not have many interests in Southern Africa, Southern Africa has decisively launched an investigation into U.S. companies. Let’s not say how strong the counterattack will be. At the very least, it must show its attitude.
On February 5, the federal government of Southern Africa decided to conduct an anti-dumping investigation into U.S. Steel to determine whether U.S. Steel has monopolistic behavior in Southern Africa.
The U.S. Steel Company is more wronged than Dou E. There is indeed a monopoly in the southern African steel market, but it is not the U.S. Steel Company, but the Favalte Steel Group.
This is just the beginning. On February 6, Adam Company announced a production cut, and American Petroleum Company's stock rose sharply for a short time. However, at noon, Nejd Oil Company announced that the first oil well had successfully produced oil. When the market opened in the afternoon, American Petroleum Company's stock price rose sharply.
Stocks fell sharply, and this time even Standard Oil was not spared.
Adan Company reduced its production and Najd Oil Company began to produce oil. The U.S. government can no longer initiate an antitrust investigation against Najd Oil Company.
Najd Oil Company has just started producing oil and has not yet sold it to the United States. How can I check it?
But in the long run, the oil quality of Najd Oilfield is similar to that of Elizabeth Oilfield, so Najd Oil Company is the next Adan Company.
This will be a tragedy for U.S. oil companies, unless the U.S. government decides to close the U.S. market and prohibit any drop of foreign oil from entering the U.S., which may be able to preserve the U.S. domestic market.
However, in this way, the "free trade" that the U.S. government has been advocating has completely become a lie. I am afraid that no one will dare to do business with Americans in the future.
The sensitivity of the capital market far exceeds the response speed of government departments.
Before the U.S. government had time to introduce further measures, the stock market fell more and more sharply, and its radiation coverage became wider and wider.
On February 7, before Goldman Sachs opened its doors, the door was crowded with depositors withdrawing money. This situation immediately attracted the attention of the manager on duty.
"Run? No, no, no, it's not that serious. Notify the security department and add more security guards to ensure normal order -" Adrian Jackson sneered, let's run if it's a run. Goldman Sachs is backed by the Southern African Consortium, so it won't be afraid even if a run occurs.
