East-West Trade Trends Mutual Defense Assistance Control Act of 1951 (the Battle Act); Fourth Report to Congress, Second Half of 1953

** "East-West Trade Trends" by United States. Foreign Operations Administration, is a historical document that analyzes trade relations between the Soviet Union and the free world during the Cold War. The book studies Soviet trade practices and economic policies from July to December 1953, explaining why understanding these activities was important for the economic defense of the free world, and presents government's efforts to understand the trade of strategic versus non-strategic goods, highlighting the connection between economic goals and political situations during that time in history. The publication gives insight into U.S. strategies for dealing with a complicated world stage and a thorough look at past economic policies. **