the answer to this is:
1) American merchants were already trading with countries all over the world.
2)the purchase of the Louisiana purchase opened the U.S. to westward expansion which brought our nation into contact with people from other nations
AND
3) the U.S had little control over the actions of the other countries (Britain for example was messing with our trading ships which led to impressment of our sailors *impressment- the kidnapping our American sailors who then are forced to work on Britain ships
Thomas Jefferson fought a quasi war with France and a very real war with the Barbary Pirates.
Jefferson had trouble avoiding involvement with foreign nations because Britain and France were in war and America could not decide who to help on the war because we trade with Britain and France was the one who help us on a battle.
judicial branch in the marbury v Madison case
thomas Jefferson
The United States has adopted a policy of neutrality in foreign conflicts at various times for several reasons. One reason is to preserve national security and avoid involvement in conflicts that do not directly threaten the country. Another reason is to maintain political and economic stability, as involvement in foreign conflicts can lead to instability at home. Additionally, the US has sometimes prioritized non-intervention as a reflection of its commitment to diplomacy and international cooperation.
Because it is not so troubled as in Western nations.
When nations in the global south had trouble repaying their loans, they needed to seek other means to pay off their debts. These nations took part in a higher amount of export trade to cover their debts.
Britain and France
France and Britain
the answer to this is: 1) American merchants were already trading with countries all over the world. 2)the purchase of the Louisiana purchase opened the U.S. to westward expansion which brought our nation into contact with people from other nations AND 3) the U.S had little control over the actions of the other countries (Britain for example was messing with our trading ships which led to impressment of our sailors *impressment- the kidnapping our American sailors who then are forced to work on Britain ships
Mexico
Unfortunately I have to say, many foreign cars are built better and last longer and are trouble free.