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The Jay Treaty effectively gives the States nothing. The crown retains the ability to capture ships, seize goods, and press Americans into their service. The forts they abandoned were to be vacated under the Treaty of Paris and the tribes they provided arms to did not lose their ability to attack settlers in the territories. Further, there is nothing in the language of the treaty that forces Britain to repay any of the damages should they decide to walk away from additional negotiations.

The treaty may allow for trade with the West Indies, but what stops the British from declaring the goods were intended for the French? What stops them from simply taking American ships, goods, and citizens simply because they choose to do so? The treaty provides no guarantee against further abuses by the crown. The only thing that stops them from ignoring the Jay Treaty as they see fit, as they did with the Paris Treaty, is that it does not force them to do anything.

As for the issue of taxation, I would suggest all British goods be taxed extensively. This would prevent them from flooding the market as well as fund the Federal government.

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