THE TREND OF SOVIET-GERMAN COMMERICAL RELATIONS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE.

The article discusses the trend and possible effects of the developments in political relations between Germany and Russia. Virtually all trade ceased with the start of the World War I, but after the development of the Soviet Union, several treaties and agreements boosted trade between the countries. The author looks at how trade between the two countries was able to grow steadily from 1920, although he points out that the in-between trade is mismatched. He also examines potential competitors for Soviet trade, but mentions that Germany is still in the number one position. The political implications of this trade relationship are discussed, with particular focus given to the impact in France.