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History of American Chamber of Commerce for The Levant (1911-1914)

Levant Amerikan Ticaret Odası Tarihi (1911-1914)

Nesrin Kanberoğlu(ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF LETTERS, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY)0000-0001-5614-9224
Ramazan Erhan Güllü(ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF LETTERS, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY)0000-0002-6819-4003
Pages
43–71
Publication Date
2024-12-30
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This article examines the establishment of the chamber- an institution that played a pivotal role in the global expansion of American commerce-in the Ottoman Empire and its efforts to foster trade between the two nations.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The relationship between the United States and the Ottoman Empire began on May 7, 1830, with the signing of a commercial agreement between the two states.
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Key Findings & Data:Additionally, U.S. policies played a significant role in this limited trade activity.
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Conclusion & Impact:This article examines the establishment of the chamber- an institution that played a pivotal role in the global expansion of American commerce-in the Ottoman Empire and its efforts to foster trade between the two nations.
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⚙️Variables:Levant Amerikan Ticaret Odası · Amerikan Büyükelçiliği · Osmanlı İmparatorluğu

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The relationship between the United States and the Ottoman Empire began on May 7, 1830, with the signing of a commercial agreement between the two states. This agreement was followed by subsequent treaties over the years, and the amicable relationship between the two nations encouraged American merchants to engage with the Ottoman Empire. However, despite these agreements, trade did not reach the anticipated levels. Several factors contributed to this stagnation, including the geographic distance of the Ottoman Empire, the absence of a direct steam ferry line, and deficiencies in the banking system. Additionally, U.S. policies played a significant role in this limited trade activity. The adoption of the ‘Open Door Policy’ in 1899 marked a turning point, as it prompted the U.S. to become more active in many regions, including the Levant. As part of this new approach, the U.S. upgraded its mission in Istanbul to an embassy in 1906. Subsequently, in 1911, it established the ‘American Chamber of Commerce for the Levant’ to promote trade in the region. This article examines the establishment of the chamber- an institution that played a pivotal role in the global expansion of American commerce-in the Ottoman Empire and its efforts to foster trade between the two nations.

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Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ile Osmanlı İmparatorluğu arasındaki ilişki, 7 Mayıs 1830’da iki devlet arasında imzalanan ticaret anlaşmasıyla başlamıştır. Bu anlaşmayı yıllar içinde başka anlaşmalar da takip etmiş ve iki devlet arasındaki dostluk ilişkisi Amerikalı tüccarları Osmanlı İmparatorluğu'na gelmeye teşvik etmiştir. Ancak iki ülke arasındaki anlaşmaya rağmen ticaret beklenen düzeyde olmamıştır. Bunun Osmanlı’nın uzak bir kıta olması, direkt buharlı vapur hattının bulunmaması, bankacılık yetersizliği gibi pek çok nedeni vardı. Ancak bu durgunlukta ABD’nin ana politikalarının da etkisi mevcuttu. ABD'nin 1899'da benimsediği yeni tutumu ”Açık Kapı Politikası” ile Amerikan tarihi farklı bir yöne doğru yol almış, bu tarihten sonra Amerika Levant dâhil birçok kıta ve ülkede faaliyet göstermeye başlamıştır. Bu politikanın gereği olarak, ilk önce -1906 yılında- İstanbul'daki misyonunu büyükelçiliğe dönüştürmüş ardından -1911 yılında- Levant’ta ticareti geliştirmek amacıyla ”Levant Amerikan Ticaret Odası”nı kurmuştur. Makalede, Amerikan ticaretinin dünyaya yayılmasında önemli bir kurum olan odanın Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’ndaki kuruluş öyküsü ve iki ülke arasındaki ticareti geliştirme çabaları ele alınmıştır.

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Kanberoğlu, N., Güllü, R. E. (2024). History of American Chamber of Commerce for The Levant (1911-1914). Yakın Dönem Türkiye Araştırmaları, Sayı: 46, 43–71. https://doi.org/10.26650/YTA2024-1531099

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