A quest for raw materials in Central and South America was underway, as the Foreign Office and the National Planning Board, were understood to have agreed that Japan should no longer be dependent upon one or two countries as the source Of essential products for her industries, Meanwhile, however, efforts were not being relaxed to settle pending trade issues such as the conclusion of new treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States, the safeguarding of Japanese interests in Soviet territory, and the re-adjustment of commercial relations with France, Germany and Italy.
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