Memorandum of conversation between G.S. Messersmith and [Wilhelm] Posse of the Ministry of Commerce.
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Enclosed with No. 356. Gave Posse memorandum prepared by American Office Machine companies in Germany, showing damage done to them by discriminatory action since Mar. 5, 1933, and results to their business of tariff increases since then; pointed out to Posse law of June 1, 1933 favoring domestic goods in office equipment industry a violation of German-U.S. treaty; American business equipment firms stand to lose investments worth some 35 million marks; suggested to Posse continued action against American investments in Germany unfavorable background for trade negotiations which might be entered into between U.S. and Germany.