The Lead Industries Association is concerned about the potential negative impact of HR 2652, which would allow for further cuts in lead tariffs. They argue that the current duty rate already provides little protection for the lead industry in the US, and that foreign producers are able to sell lead at lower prices. They also highlight the importance of maintaining the lead industry in the US for national security and economic reasons.

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Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding HR 2652 and the Lead Industry

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_38_0006
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe Regarding HR 2652 and the Lead Industry
Date Created:
1941-05-27
EDTF:
1941-05-27
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
The Lead Industries Association is concerned about the potential negative impact of HR 2652, which would allow for further cuts in lead tariffs. They argue that the current duty rate already provides little protection for the lead industry in the US, and that foreign producers are able to sell lead at lower prices. They also highlight the importance of maintaining the lead industry in the US for national security and economic reasons.
Topic:
Indians of North America--Claims
Congress:
77th (1941-1943)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 38, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
7 Pages