Editorial Note
In its 13–page despatch No. 1365, August 18, from London, not printed, the Embassy in the United Kingdom presented its views on the United States policy toward East-West trade and its comments on the views set forth earlier in airgram A–113, June 8, from Geneva (not printed, but see editorial note, page 124). The Embassy felt that the most that could be accomplished by the West through the instrument of trade alone was the prohibition of the export of truly strategic materials in appreciable quantities to Eastern Europe. The Embassy also felt it would be possible to secure a reasonable quid pro quo for Western exports of non-strategic but essential capital equipment and raw materials. The Embassy observed that the potential amount of East-West trade was limited by the restricted quantities of essential exports which Eastern Europe had to offer. The Embassy suggested that the United States continue to exercise pressure in the following directions: (1) help Western Europe rebuild its economic strength; (2) continue the coordinated export control programs; (3) encourage the growth of “Titoism” in Eastern Europe (611.60C31/8–1849).