jul 21, 1932 - British Empire Economic Conference 1932
Description:
Held in Ottawa (21 July 1932 - 18 Aug 1932) following the Great Depression. Abandoned the gold standard, established a limited tariff zone within the empire, and high tariffs for the rest of the world - abandonment of open free trade (but thereby promoting trade within the empire).Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 21, 1932
Now
~ 92 years ago