[1] Within last two or three years foreign trade of the United States has very much expanded and

Also does a close push on that of the Great Britain
[1] Within last two or three years foreign trade of the United States has very much expanded and has exceeded foreign trade of Germany,
Also does a close push on that of the Great Britain. The aforementioned statement has been intended to present a situation as existing during the period of several years.
SPECIAL SHOPPING CENTERS OF GERMANY