394.31/12–2951: Telegram
The Ambassador in Italy (Dunn) to the Secretary of State
2849. FonOff just notified Emb Italy requests consultation on withdrawal concession on hatters fur but did not submit supporting technical data. Emb urged consultation be held in Wash but Itals prefer they be conducted in Rome. FonOff expects to hold meeting by Jan 3. Itals readily agree economic interest not large but evidently decided desire make somewhat an issue of what they feel is latest in US series of “commercial policy inconsistencies”. We stated no objection to listening Ital position here and transmit report, although Emb stressed preferability of holding consultation in Wash.