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Hamilton drank the sweet champagne, but took a sip of bitterness. He knew that this time he didn't want to be taken advantage of, and Nima, what a good move!

The timing is really just right, no matter which side it is can't stand Andy Smith's toss, of course, the United States will not be unlucky, but this kind of overbearing big stick policy does not have any benefits for the current financial crisis.

"I will report and negotiate through diplomatic channels. I hope you can wait patiently for some time, Mr. Smith. The current global financial turmoil and any business turmoil will cause chain reactions. So, how much share do you want?"

Andy and Ivana looked at each other and smiled, and Andy smiled and said to Hamilton: "Forty-five percent! I want half of the foot basin, isn't it too much?"

"Ahem..." Hamilton almost spit out a sip of champagne, and looked at Andy in a daze.

"I know that the negotiation of this share will be difficult, but please believe me, maybe I can't promote the trade between the two countries, but it is not difficult to promote some things. I believe that many large companies in the United States will stand by me. On this side, you can even directly tell the foot basin to either compromise or face an anti-dumping investigation, you know, I can do it!"

With a slight smile on his face, Andy gracefully put a piece of lobster meat into his mouth, chewed slowly, looked at Hamilton who was frowning, and then said: "Perhaps, you don't know that there are many kinds of lobster meat in the foot basin manufacturing industry. The problem, the quality of the footbath, is a thing of the past, and they will agree!"

At this time, the Minister of Agriculture of Jamaica came back, and the atmosphere at the table returned to the previous atmosphere, but Hamilton was somewhat depressed.

After lunch, the three sat on the sofa in the living room and tasted the best Blue Mountain coffee. Hamilton tasted the unique sourness and sweetness of 100% pure Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, especially its rich and unique fruity aroma, and couldn't help shaking his head and sighing.

"Sure enough, it is the world's top coffee, which makes people have endless aftertaste. To be honest, it is really difficult to drink such authentic 100% Blue Mountain coffee in the United States. I have to say it is a pity. By the way, Your Excellency, we in the United States What is the share of this coffee in the year?"

Hearing Hamilton's words, Minister Tufton's face, which was happy with the previous words of admiration for Jamaica's pride, couldn't help but twitched slightly, and the expression on his face was a little embarrassed.

Andy said with a smile: "The blue mountain coffee we drink now is the top-notch, and it is usually bought by the European royal family and billionaires like me who like it. It is not for sale. Of course, the No. 1 Blue Mountain coffee is less than 100 tons per year in the United States, and many of the blended coffees sold in the United States are Blue Mountain-style blends. The taste is indeed much worse, and there is no way..."

"Oh? So few?" Hamilton was also a little surprised,

Really surprised, looked at Mr. Minister, and saw that the other party nodded with a slightly unnatural expression.

"Because the foot basin signed a 30-year contract with the Jamaica Coffee Industry Bureau to continue investing in the Jamaican coffee industry, so before 2009, Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee was basically underwritten by the foot basin consortium."

Hearing the minister's explanation, Hamilton took a sip of coffee and nodded slightly with half-closed eyes.

"Isn't the contract expiring soon? In order to let Americans taste the authentic Blue Mountain coffee, I came here hoping to get some export quotas. To be honest, sometimes I feel lucky." Andy smiled He put the coffee cup on the table, leaned comfortably on the back of the sofa, and looked at the curious expressions of the two curious gentlemen opposite him.

"You see, when I wanted to join the Blue Mountain coffee trade, I was just in time for the expiration of the 30-year contract. I was very lucky in this regard. Then I encountered the global economic crisis, the economic downturn in the foot basin, and the decline in purchasing power. In addition, Jamaican coffee Farmers woke up and did not want to be monopolized by foot basin merchants, so they raised the price of green coffee beans significantly.

And the foot basin company just canceled the order for no reason. Not only can I get a lot of Blue Mountain coffee green beans this time, but it also just solves the current inventory problem of various coffee estates, so as not to cause serious waste and loss. "

Hamilton nodded without losing the opportunity, and said with a smile: "Luck is also a kind of strength, and others are not envious. Hehe, it seems that you can taste authentic Blue Mountain coffee in the United States in the future..."

"Ahem... Sorry, I'm afraid it's not that simple. The foot basin people have already monopolized the market and distribution of Blue Mountain coffee. This time I was lucky to catch up. How much coffee quota the United States can share in the future depends on the foot basin Everyone disagrees." Andy shook his head with a wry smile, a smile flashed in his deep eyes, and he began to apply eye drops to the Minister.

"Ha——" Hamilton seemed to have heard very ridiculous words, and sneered, "When did we in the United States need foot basins to decide trade, and we are close partners with Jamaica, Mr. Minister, I hope you can think carefully about it. The issue of quota allocation in the future is not just a matter of whether Americans can drink authentic Blue Mountain coffee, but trade monopoly will harm the free economic environment.”

Mr. Minister is a fool, and now he can see that these two people are putting pressure on him. Although he is very upset and aggrieved, he really dare not lose his temper when facing the two people present. He is very aware of the lethality that these two people in front of him can cause. In order to order a share of the foot pot coffee, the Jamaican government will suffer innocent disasters, unless he is crazy.

"I also hope that our people will make more money, but after all, the investment of the foot basin people has supported the Blue Mountain Coffee Manor, and the contract is limited. They have the priority. Regarding this price increase, some of them have threatened to withdraw their investment..."

"Hehe, I want their shares. I can continue to support the coffee manor. Even if they all withdraw, I can continue, how?" Andy laughed directly, he was worried that the little devil would not let go of the shares If you really want to let go, it will be cheaper for him.

"Mr. Smith, are you serious?" The Minister of Agriculture froze for a moment, and his expression became serious. To be honest, most of the cabinet members didn't want to offend the foot basin people because they held shares in the four major coffee estates. And the debts of some medium-sized coffee plantations. If this problem can be solved, Jamaica will really not be pinched seven inches by the foot basin people.

"Of course, I am very serious. I am determined to win the trade of Blue Mountain Coffee!"

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Andy put his arms around Ivana's slender waist with a smile on his face, and said to the calm-faced Hamilton beside him, "You think he should understand what I mean when I say "willing to win!"

Hamilton looked at the back of the Minister of Agriculture of Jamaica bending over and sitting in the car, turned his head to look at the handsome smiling face, and a feeling of aggrieved made him smile helplessly, "Maybe I understand, maybe I don't understand, but someone will Told them! Then, Mr. Smith, may we have a private chat."

"Of course. Actually, I've been looking forward to your arrival. After all, you brought me a super gift package..." Andy's right corner of his mouth was upturned, showing a funny expression you know, which made Hamilton feel uncomfortable. Naturally pulled a few times.

Back in the study room on the second floor of the yacht cabin, Andy handed Hamilton an ancient BA cigar. While tasting the top-quality coffee, he tasted the top-quality cigar. Neither of them opened their mouths first. fog.

"Every spring, the courtyard of the White House is full of magnolias and cherry blossoms, which complement the blue sky beautifully. It's just that after a long time, our Secretary of the Treasury will find that the political reality in Washington will make him very frustrated. The term is coming to an end, and the mess that the Treasury Secretary is taking over now will make him miserable, have you ever thought that Paulson will come and help me after his term is over?"

Andy exhaled a puff of smoke, and looked at Hamilton, who was opposite, directly opened his mouth to dig a corner.