I am curious about this:
Were the Americans able to trade freely with India and British Africa during this period, or was “the Empire” largely closed to American trade without heavy tarriffs, restrictions, etc.? Do you know?
“Were the Americans able to trade freely with India and British Africa during this period, or was “the Empire” largely closed to American trade without heavy tarriffs, restrictions, etc.? Do you know?”
During which period? 1939-41? There was next to no trade, much less tarrifs! It was a case of the USA sending over guns, food and fuel on a lend/lease basis and us finding anyone over 18 to use them! The UK was practically bankrupt by that point.