Great Britain will resume tobacco imports from the United States on a lease-lend basis. The imports, however, will be dependent on the availability of shipping space. This was announced semi-officially by the tobacco control, which at present is preparing a detailed plan. The trade expects about half of normal imports, that is, about 100,000,000. pounds, within the next twelve months.
Announcement regarding British steel purchases in the United States is expected soon. Details thus far are unknown, but it is believed possible that Britain will interrupt purchases altogether for the present as the supply position is favourable, after stringent limitation of civilian consumption,
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