Soviet Union 1991

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The only country that can make the four capitalist empires unite and want to share a piece of fat from it is Poland, which is endlessly asking for death. After Germany and France simultaneously proposed to the WTO to approve Poland's accession to the WTO, British Chancellor of the Exchequer Kenneth Clark and US Treasury Secretary Robert Edward Rubin almost stood up at the same time to make statements in support of the proposals of Germany and France. △♦, and countries that have a little understanding of the actual situation can see that the four capitalist empires are preparing to cut a large piece of meat from Poland to temporarily alleviate the weakness and sluggishness caused by the economic crisis.

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Clark said in an interview with Reuters that Poland's accession to the World Trade Organization will help promote the economic development of Eastern and Central European countries, and will also help promote the development of multilateral cooperation in the WTO. Overall, this is a challenge for Poland, and an excellent development opportunity. It will also greatly stimulate economic and trade cooperation between Eastern and Western Europe and lay the foundation for Europe's bright future development.

The words of US Treasury Secretary Robert were more direct. He said that Poland's joining NATO would greatly promote the development of the US economy and bring a new pattern to the cooperation between the United States and Eastern Europe. At the same time, it would also effectively guarantee NATO's strategic security in Eastern Europe. Almost every word served the interests of the United States. Looking at the impassioned US Treasury Secretary at the press conference, almost everyone thought that the spring of Eastern Europe had arrived.

However, spring is always short, because Poland is facing a bitter winter.

Apart from the spokespersons of the four imperialist capitalists, the only one who could still laugh was Polish President Kwasniewski. He naively believed that the promises made by the four capitalist giants were all won by Poland itself, and that Poland had won the respect of the country through foreign trade struggles. Even President Kwasniewski would talk about his achievements with people around him while eating.

"Although the most powerful Western countries agreed to Poland's joining the World Trade Organization, I want to point out that this result was not given by others, but was fought for by Poland itself. Poland does not need the sympathy or charity of others. We have proved to the world that Poland is also a powerful country, and even Western Europe dare not sanction us casually. Once Poland takes tough measures, even Western countries will choose to give in." Kwasniewski said proudly.

Kwasniewski regarded the trap set by Western Europe for himself as Poland's victory, but he didn't know that the finance ministers of those countries gathered together to discuss how to dismember this piece of meat that was delivered directly to the door. Want to win the respect of others? First of all, you must have strong economic strength. Otherwise, there is no other way out except the fate of being economically enslaved by others.

However, even Yanayev could not pull back people like Kwasniewski who were obsessed with the theory that Poland would beat the world. The Soviet Union had tried its best to retain Poland's friendship. Now facing Poland that was about to jump into the fire pit, Yanayev could only choose to minimize the benefits obtained by Europe and the United States and preserve the interests of the Soviet Union itself.

In other words, what the Soviet Union could not get, Europe and the United States could not get. Yanayev would rather destroy Poland in advance than see Europe and the United States survive economic difficulties by sacrificing small countries.

Only when interests are consistent will you pay attention to feelings. When interests conflict, all you compare are comprehensive strength.

So Yanayev discussed policies and plans against Poland with former Finance Minister Ryzhkov and Chairman of the Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party's Social and Economic Policy Committee Slyunikov. Yanayev's idea was that Poland was almost certain to be pitted, and the Soviet Union just wanted to prevent Britain, the United States, Germany and France from getting the greatest benefits from Poland.

Slyunikov, who deals with numbers all day, put forward a professional opinion, "If the Soviet Union wants to minimize the benefits of the four European and American countries, it must take the initiative and seize the opportunity."

"For example?" Yanaev waved his hand, motioning him to continue.

"For example, we can reduce the tariffs on goods exported to Ukraine and encourage domestic enterprises to engage in foreign trade. At the same time, export subsidies are provided to enterprises exporting goods to Poland. Anyway, the Soviet Union does not have to worry about being accused of dumping, because the World Trade Organization has nothing to do with us."

Yanaev nodded and affirmed Slyunikov's opinion. Although the Soviet Union was decorated with the hat of open market economy, in fact, the government still used a strong hand to regulate the market economy. To be precise, the economic policy that Ryzhkov and Yanaev had previously established was more like a mixture of Roosevelt's New Deal and Lenin's New Economic Policy.

"Seeing that Poland is profitable, our companies will export goods to Poland and earn foreign exchange. At this time, we need to create momentum internationally. That is to create a posture that the Soviet Union wants to win over Poland, so that the WTO signatories will be a little nervous." Slyunikov pushed his glasses, and the reflection of the lenses just covered the gloomy eyes behind the two lenses.

"What will happen next? Because of our support, Poland is more confident during the Uruguay Round negotiations, and the nervous Western countries will naturally give Poland certain policy preferences, which is probably reflected in the issue of trade protection period. The four WTO countries that want to reap wealth in a short time will definitely not extend the protection period, so they should allow Poland more stringent conditions."

"For example, let's openly set up trade barriers for Poland, for example, slightly reduce its own interests, and let Poland make a steady profit first. After the short protection period has passed, Poland will die. But this does not affect the Soviet Union's commodity exports. Any obstacles, because we don’t care about the bullshit regulations of the World Trade Organization, France, Britain and Germany combined may not be able to stop whoever the Soviet Union wants to trade with.”

Yanayev nodded slightly to Comrade Slyunnikov's proposal, and then continued to ask, "The first half of the plan sounds good, but what about the second half? I want to know when all the Americans and others will pour in. What should our companies do about the Polish market?”

"Of course it is a complete evacuation." Comrade Slyunnikov replied without any scruples. "How can a Soviet Union be the opponent of four countries in a trade war? So we just make a fortune and leave, lest we lose it later." The capital was also lost. After the United States entered the Polish market, the Soviet Union adopted a plan to evade the situation and cut off additional subsidies for Polish companies and lowered tariffs to prevent our industries from entering the Polish market. "

"Poor Poland." Ryzhkov, who had been silent all this time, sighed. Although Slunikov's plan was insidious, it was understandable in terms of national interests. The short-sightedness of allies and opponents is the best cover for Slyunnikov's economic attack plan.

"If we pity Poland, who will pity the Soviet Union?" Slunikov showed professional rationality, "A win-win situation is what everyone hopes for, but our opponents are destined not to let such a situation happen, so this In the game, Poland can only choose to play the victim and use it as a bargaining chip with the Americans.”

Yanayev interrupted the increasingly heated confrontation and asked, "Okay, stop complaining. International politics is not a game played by children. Under any circumstances, the interests of the country must be considered first. About Poland , if you are lucky, Kwasniewski will learn a painful lesson, if you are not lucky, Poland Just wait for an economic crisis. Comrade Slunikov, give me a detailed report according to your ideas. I need to see this report the day after tomorrow, and Comrade Ryzhkov, the specific arrangements have to be handed over. To you, Chairman of the Council of Ministers, this is the content of this meeting, is there anything else you want to add?”

Both men shook their heads at the same time.

Yanayev took a breath and said, "Very good, then we will wait for the good show." (To be continued.)