611.2331/119: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Peru ( Steinhardt )
53. Your despatches 737 and 741, November 5 and 9. While the Department is gratified that Concha has apparently receded from his previous position on exceptions in trade with contiguous countries other than Chile, you should continue to resist any proposals for exceptions other than on a limited list of specific commodities in the case of Chile.
It is hoped within a few days, after consulting the Trade Agreements Committee, to be able to inform you regarding the exceptions which we would be prepared to accept in the case of Peruvian imports from Chile.
The Department agrees with you that a formal reply to Concha’s note of October 21 is not necessary at this time.