Trading with the Enemy Act (eBook)

United States Congress (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
28 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654716100-4 (EAN)

Infos

The 'Trading with the Enemy Act' is a pivotal legislative document enacted during World War I, intricately crafted to regulate and restrict trade with nations deemed enemies of the United States. Written in a formal and authoritative style typical of legal texts, the Act serves to delineate a framework of economic sanctions aimed at countering threats to national security. Contextually, it is rooted in a period of heightened global tensions, reflecting the U.S. commitment to safeguarding its interests amid widespread conflict. The Act outlines the powers vested in the President to enforce these regulations, showcasing the intersection of law and wartime exigencies. This act's authorship by the United States Congress underscores the institution's critical role in shaping domestic and foreign policy during times of crisis. The legislative body sought to respond decisively to global events that threatened American sovereignty and economic stability. The Act also reflects broader historical themes, including the evolution of trade regulation as a tool of statecraft, which continues to influence modern policy discussions. For scholars, policymakers, and informed citizens, the 'Trading with the Enemy Act' is indispensable for understanding the foundations of U.S. economic sanctions and their lasting implications. It offers rich insights into the legislative processes and national policies that define relations with foreign entities, making it an essential read for those interested in governance and international law.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.8.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Wirtschaftsrecht
• Schlagworte: 1910s works • 1917 wartime law • American legislative history • Commercial restrictions in conflict • conflict legislation impact • cross-border commerce law • earth sciences • Economic Sanctions • Economic sanctions authority • Geography • Government intervention in commerce • government regulation • historical trade dynamics • Humanities • international commerce laws • International Trade Law • International trade restrictions • Law reference • legal framework analysis • legal history books • Legislative response to war • National security trade policy • North America • Political Science • political science resource • Presidential wartime powers • primary source document • scholarly legal study • Science • Social Institutions • trade regulations history • trade restrictions • trading with the enemy • United States federal law • United States law • United States legislation • US embargo policy • US enemy trade control • wartime economic policies • World War I legislation