611.3331/170

Memorandum of Conversation, by Mr. James C. Sappington of the Division of Trade Agreements

Participants: Mr. César Gorri, Chargé d’affaires of Uruguay
Mr. Darlington61
Mr. Daniels62
Mr. Sappington

The attached memorandum63 was handed Mr. Gorri with the statement that the memorandum expressed this Government’s views as to the treatment it would desire with respect to exchange control under a trade agreement with Uruguay. He was also informed that there were, of course, different ways in which the principle embodied in the memorandum could be put into practice and this Government, as stated, would welcome the views of the Uruguayan Government in regard to the matter. Mr. Gorri, after reading the memorandum, indicated, as his own immediate reaction, that an agreement could be reached on the basis of our position as set forth therein.

Mr. Gorri then stated that he would transmit the text to his Government, and inquired whether he could also send some word regarding the sanitary regulations under Section 306 (a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 as they affect Uruguayan meat exports, and in regard to tariff concessions on Uruguayan products. He was again informed that we were looking into the existing situation under Section 306 (a) of the Tariff Act as it affects Uruguayan chilled and frozen meats. With respect to duty concessions on Uruguayan products in a trade agreement, the rule of principal or important supplier was outlined, and [Page 948] Mr. Gorri was again advised that consideration would be given in connection with trade-agreement negotiations, to all products of which Uruguay is an important supplier to the American market. In addition, it was pointed out to Mr. Gorri that under a trade agreement, containing the pledge of most-favored-nation treatment, Uruguay would be assured of the benefits of any concessions granted third countries on any product of interest to Uruguay.

  1. Charles F. Darlington, Jr., Assistant Chief, Division of Trade Agreements.
  2. Paul C. Daniels, of the Division of the American Republics.
  3. Ante, p. 908.