The Monroe Doctrine.
There were no Foreign Powers
Guiana, Dutch Guiana and French Guiana
the power to tax
I think it's because U.S is very weak and newly created. They don't have any military power to protect them in the face of war. Foreign powers and foreign military alliances were something to avoid right now.
Insistance that Japan and China trade freely with all foreign powers.
limit tensions among the great powers in the Pacific and protect China's territorial integrity.
Economic dependence on foreign investment in Latin America during the mid-1800s significantly shaped the region's development and political dynamics. This reliance often led to the prioritization of foreign interests over local needs, fostering a cycle of underdevelopment and inequality. Foreign capital predominantly focused on extractive industries, such as mining and agriculture, which limited diversification and left economies vulnerable to fluctuations in global markets. Additionally, this dependence sometimes resulted in political instability, as foreign investors sought to protect their interests, influencing local governance and contributing to tensions between nations and foreign powers.
The United States Constitution divides foreign policy powers, there are six basic ways in which Congress can originate or shape foreign policy
setting foreign policy
enumerated powers
expressed powers
Expressed Powers