Traditionally Finland had been associated with Britain by stronger commercial ties, but as the Baltic Sea was dominated by the Germans and Soviets, lost markets had to be found elsewhere, and the Germans were willing to trade.
Traditionelt havde Finland haft stærke bånd til Storbritannien på grund af de stærke handelsforbindelser, men da Østersøen var domineret af tyskerne, måtte man finde nye markeder, og tyskerne var villige til at handle.