Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1942, The American Republics, Volume VI

611.1231/498b: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Mexico (Messersmith)

Washington, December 19, 1942—4 p.m.

1692. It is anticipated that the trade agreement with Mexico will be signed Monday afternoon.⁴⁵ Arroyo will then return by plane with signature copy. The objective is to secure approval by Mexican Congress prior to its adjournment on December 31.

Text of agreement and analysis thereof will be issued here at time of signature.

Hull

[For text of reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Mexico signed December 23, 1942, see Department of State Executive Agreement Series No. 311, or 57 Stat. 833; for an analysis of the agreement, see Department of State Bulletin, December 26, 1942, pages 1033 ff.]

45. December 21.