Re:Megalame (Score 1)

http://www.debeersgroup.com/corpContacts/corpConta ctIndex.asp Looks like they still claim HQ in London, but I'm no expert in the diamond industry. Last I heard the US had varying degrees of sanctions going back to the 40's while the EU wouldn't touch them. But it goes beyond just one case. I worked for a company that merged with a European firm and it was okayed by the US but then held up in Europe. Everything I read about the impending deal and then finalized merger was that the reason it took longer was that European countries look at how it will effect their own position while the American government just looks at whether its actually a monoply or not. Everything I read about Western Europe is along that line. Nothing wrong with that, but maybe its about time our government was more agressive in looking out for our self interest instead of just free trade at all costs.