In any case, leaping trade with the Allies, which was taking up more than the slack of lost trade with Germany, dulled the edge of national principle. As long as goods were being absorbed, the United States came gradually to acquiesce in the process begun by the Order in Council of August 20.
In "The Guns of August," Barbara W. Tuchman highlights how the United States' expanding trade with the Allies compensated for the decline in commerce with Germany, leading to a gradual acceptance of changes in national policy. The influx of goods from Allied nations overshadowed the initial principles that guided American trade decisions.
This shift illustrates a pragmatic approach as economic interests began to take precedence over strict adherence to national ideals. The acceptance of the British Order in Council marked a significant transformation in U.S. foreign policy, revealing the complexities of wartime economics.
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