US Faces World Trade War With Surcharge Warns Port Official
John F. Parkinson of the Los Angeles Harbour Department warned that extending the 10 percent import surcharge could push the U S into a global trade war. He said imports may drop within 90 to 160 days and that foreign car makers and iron ore shipments would feel the impact, with Los Angeles port traffic not returning to prestrike levels for at least a year.
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Surtax exemption for Rolls-Royce engine eyed in Lockheed L101 case
Treasury officials discussed potential 4 percent import surcharge exemption for Rolls-Royce engines used in Lockheed L101 TriStar. Undersecretary Walker warned against special treatment, citing unfairness to McDonnell Douglas DC-10. Debate tied to broader cost risks and political scrutiny.
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Tijuana Tourist Dollar Holds Value Amid U S Policy
Merchants in Tijuana report no immediate commerce impact as the peso remains pegged at 2.5 per dollar. Local business leaders say a free port and absorptive capacity lessen price rises while American investment in Mexican industries climbs. The San Francisco Labor Council condemns Nixons wage freeze and threatens to desauthorize strikes during the period.
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