File No. 662.7131
The Ambassador in Germany (Gerard) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 15, 3 p. m.]
3747. Confirmation day before yesterday in Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung of Bucharest report that trade agreement between Roumania and Germany was signed in Berlin April 7, its object being to facilitate exchange of goods. Both Governments agree to allow exportation of their products for requirements of the other country so far as domestic requirements permit, without demanding equivalents, but with restrictions as regards war material. The agreement furthermore permits in principle that goods originating in third countries shall be allowed transit to both countries respectively.