jan 1, 1810 - Macon's Bill No.2

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[1810]

Allowed the president to cut off trade with either Britain or France if the other lifted trade restrictions
- Napolean agreed to lift restrictions -> trade resumes w/ France
- eliminates USA's neutrality

Madison hoped to force Britain to repeal Orders of Council -> Brits did not repeal because they knew US relied on Britain for trade

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