Trading with the Enemy Act (eBook)

Enriched edition. Navigating Trade Regulations: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Trading with the Enemy Act

United States Congress (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
28 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406645634-4 (EAN)

Infos

The "Trading with the Enemy Act" presents a critical exploration of governmental authority over economic interactions during times of conflict. Enacted in 1917, this legislation delineates the government's ability to regulate trade with nations deemed adversaries, thereby reflecting the complex interplay between national security and economic interests. The text is characterized by its legalistic clarity and historical context, capturing the urgency of the First World War while setting a precedent for future wartime legislation. It underscores the intricate balance between free trade and national defense, inviting readers to contemplate the implications of such regulations on both policy and the marketplace. Crafted by the United States Congress, this act emerged from a period of rising tensions and a nationwide push for protective measures against foreign adversities. This legislative body, representing the diverse and often conflicting interests of the American populace, was influenced by prevailing anxieties of wartime vulnerability. The act facilitates a deeper understanding of the motivations behind governmental regulation of economic relationships and illustrates Congress's critical role as a mediator between security and commerce in times of crisis. I highly recommend this text to legal scholars, historians, and policy makers alike, as it provides invaluable insights into the historical development of economic policy in wartime. Through careful examination, readers will gain not only a deeper understanding of the statute itself but also the broader implications of its provisions on American society and international relations.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.4.2021
• Einführung: Alexis Prichard
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Alexis Prichard
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Wirtschaftsrecht
• Schlagworte: 1910s works • American Government • Conflict trade policy • congressional acts • earth sciences • economic sanctions law • Foreign relations laws • Geography • Government accountability measures • Government publications • historical documents • Historical legal framework • Humanities • International trade regulations • legal literature • Legislative analysis techniques • North America • Political literature • Political Science • public domain literature • Regulatory impact studies • Science • Social Institutions • Trade compliance guidelines • trade laws • United States Congress • United States federal law • United States law • US legislation • U.S. legislative history