"No, no, we absolutely cannot agree to this trade agreement. Once the opening is opened, it cannot be blocked later. This is like a flood, which will destroy our economic situation. This kind of thing has happened once, could it?
Are we going to make another mistake?"
New York, Staten Island, fraternity headquarters building.
Waves of distorted sound came from the high-power radio in David Lawrence's office. There are various difficulties in long-distance radio transmission. The sound emanating from Mexico City always sounds awkward after crossing a distance of thousands of kilometers.
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The person on the radio who was anxiously denying it was Chanrad, who was following Angie. The economist was explaining how open and unrestricted trade would cause huge harm to society.
Before the catastrophe, David Lawrence had heard about the impact of florists' products on American society. But as a middle-class person with limited income at the time, he actually had a good impression of florist products—you could buy them with a small amount of money.
Who doesn’t like a good quality product?
At present, as a regional leader, David Lawrence has more things to consider. He also agrees with what Chanrad said about the harm of cheap products hitting the market, but he also has to consider the current dilemma of insufficient output in his own factories.
During the trade with the Aurora Legion, the New York Brotherhood rebuilt some light industries. These low-investment, quick-return enterprises brought many jobs and a large amount of tax revenue, which was very helpful in stabilizing society.
But now North America is lacking too many things.
If nothing else, let’s talk about New York’s subway. It was built more than a hundred years ago. It was dilapidated fifty years ago. The government and the media began to consider updating and repairing it. However, it could not be repaired until the catastrophe.
, let alone now.
New York's airport is bad, New York's streets are narrow, and there are too many places in New York's public facilities that need investment. If urban construction is not an urgent need, then what about power supply? What about water supply? What about medical equipment supply? Where to spend money?
Too much.
No matter where Zhou Qingfeng got the cheap goods, David Lawrence couldn't refuse this kind of trade. He needed too many things, and now he would drink it even if he knew it was a poisonous wine.
Faced with Radio Chanrad's persuasion, Lord Lawrence looked up at Herbert who was waiting for consultation in his office. The latter was in charge of the business of the New York Brotherhood and had the most say on this matter. "Herbert, you
What’s your opinion?”
Herbert was a little embarrassed….
David Lawrence occupies several states around New York, and the economic conditions are considered good. In fact, the places occupied by the other branches of the Brotherhood of Steel are not so good, and they face more problems. Everyone can barely eat enough now.
I have eaten, but my quality of life is still very poor.
For example, the New York Brotherhood is currently doing its best to restore the power supply, so the electricity must be consumed. What consumption? Household appliances, at least there must be a lamp to provide lighting.
But now the price of a light tube on the black market is extremely high, because a light tube may seem inconspicuous, but there is an industrial chain behind it. Producing a light tube requires experts from many industries such as glass, chemical industry, metallurgy, and machinery manufacturing.
Cooperate.
The demand for similar products is extremely strong, let alone North America now. Even North America before the catastrophe had to rely on imports to obtain these common living supplies.
How many years have passed since the deindustrialization of Great America? It was not even possible to rebuild it when the economic conditions were good, let alone now.
The Aurora Legion wants to export these living supplies in exchange for industrial equipment and products scattered across North America, and even raw materials such as oil. This kind of transaction seems to be a good deal.
That's right, Zhou Qingfeng not only issued an export list, but also a demand list. Some things are very surprising, the most special of which is oil. It is said that after the Aurora Legion controls Mexico, there should be no shortage of oil, but he still has to open the door
Acquisition - as much as you want.
This alone can cause division within the Brotherhood of Steel. Herbert knows that the Freemasons entrenched in the northwest will definitely agree to cooperate with the Aurora Legion. Even if David Lawrence refuses, it will not help. Because the Freemasons are so poor that they have nothing to do.
Controls many oil fields in Canada.
"The Aurora Legion only asks for a two-year tariff-free policy. I think this proposal is actually very reasonable." Herbert said what seemed to be the key point. He actually knew very well that no one could refuse such a good thing, especially since the Aurora Legion still has
Another big weapon to open up the market is the agency right.
When Herbert went to Merida last time, Zhou Qingfeng bluntly said that he "didn't like to see him." But last night he received another telegram, and the regiment commander called him a "dear friend."
Herbert was filled with hatred for such a shameless villain. But he was extremely interested in the chips offered in the telegram - Zhou Qingfeng treated the New York Brotherhood's steel sales agency rights like dog bones and threw them away.
After all, this is a big deal.
It didn't take much calculation for Herbert to understand how much profit this would bring him. After obtaining this agency right, he even wished that the steel industry in North America could not develop, wished that the tax exemption policy had continued, and wished that all policies had been cancelled.
Trade barriers.
This way you can always earn excess returns.
At that time, flower growers had a special word to describe this kind of person - the bourgeois comprador who destroyed the country's national industry. There were especially many such people during the Republic of China. Duke Kaishen relied on these people to rise to power, and his misfortune was also caused by these people.
Herbert also couldn't resist this kind of solicitation. He knew that if he didn't agree, others would naturally agree. He had no choice. There were too many opportunists in the Brotherhood, and someone would definitely pounce on such a big piece of fat to take a bite.
In response to Herbert's statement, David Lawrence nodded slightly. He also felt that the two-year tax exemption was only a two-year tax exemption, and he could use this in exchange for a large number of cheap goods, which would be very beneficial to the development of the New York Brotherhood's strength.
However, Chanrad still objected loudly on the radio, "Two years? Will we still be able to formulate policies to restrict the inflow of Aurora Legion products in two years? If we don't develop our own industry now, we will all regret it in two years.
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This time, it was David Lawrence who persuaded Chandra, "After two years, we have developed. Naturally, we don't need so many products from the Aurora Legion. Naturally, we can raise tariffs to protect the survival of our own business."
"No, it's impossible." Chandra was almost furious, "Sir Lawrence, your understanding of the bureaucracy is still too superficial. I bet it won't take two years, this kind of trade will create huge benefits within one year.
The group may even be taking shape now.
This interest group will control a large amount of funds, control the responsible network, and form an alliance driven by interests. They will inevitably evade your power, and you will not even have a chance to resist, and you will lose everything."
David Lawrence's face turned dark when he said this.
Herbert on the side suddenly said: "I think Mr. Chandra's words are a bit exaggerated. Our current group was founded by Mr. Lawrence yourself, and you have complete control over it. The most important thing is that you also have control over it.
As for the army, how can any group challenge you?"
These words made David Lawrence's face turn from cloudy to sunny again, and he said confidently: "I am still very confident about my army. Victor Hugo's suggestion can be seriously considered and let him earn some money.
What’s the benefit? It’s not impossible.”
"No, no, you are too stupid, you will regret it." Chandra was still making his last struggle on the radio, "You will become the sinners of America, and you will destroy this country. I beg you, don't mess up.
come!"
By the end of the story, Chandra was already crying, but David Lawrence, who had made the decision, no longer paid attention to Chandra's nonsense, while Herbert had a smile on his lips, calm and calm.