CONTENTS.

PART I.—.SUMMARY AND REPORT.

Letter of transmittal.
Acknowledement.

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SUMMARY.

Advantages enjoyed by foreign exporters........ .
Foreign combinations competing with American exporters... ..
Foreign buying combinations which depress American export prices... ...
Exportation of natural resources......
Cooperation needed in American export trade. .
Prevention of misuse of cooperative export organizations. .
Properly safeguarded declaratory legislation recommended

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Chapter L.—INTRODUCTION.

Sec. 1. Reason for the investigation. .
Sec. 2. Limitations of the study.
Sec. 3. Method of inquiry.
Special reports from United States consuls
Public hearings.
Research...... .. . .
Inquiry cards and schedules.
Field investigations............. eee
Assistance received from business and professional men
Sec. 4. What the report deals with

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Chapter IL.—-CHARACTER AND IMPORTANCE OF AMERICAN
FOREIGN TRADER

Sec. 1. Character of American foreign trade.
SEc. 2. Importance of the foreign trade
Foreign capital.
Foreign services...
Foreign manufactures. .....
Foreign foodstuffs and manufacturers’ materials
Broader markets

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Chapter TIL—GENERAL COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS IN INTER-NATIONAL,
 TRADE

Sec. 1. Introduction. .
8Ec. 2. Transportation facilities.
Railroads

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