Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1941, The British Commonwealth; The Near East and Africa, Volume III

811.20(D) Regulations/5128: Telegram

The Ambassador in Turkey (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State

Ankara, October 28, 1941—4 p.m.
[Received October 29—5 a.m.]

402. Acting Commercial Attaché advises that recent reports from Turkish importers would indicate an increasing restriction of United States exports to Turkey. Specifically it is reported that export licenses for Turkey are now being granted only upon guarantee by the Turkish authorities in the United States that the merchandise covered is to be utilized for National Defense purposes.

In view of inquiries being made of Embassy with regard to difficulties in importing goods from the United States, the Embassy would appreciate being informed of the accuracy of this report and kept currently advised of changes in export policy affecting Turkish-American trade.

MacMurray