What was the main purpose of Washington's Neutrality Proclamation?

He wanted to remain neutral while his newly-elected cabinet developed an economic plan.
He wanted to remain neutral while his newly-elected cabinet developed an economic plan.

He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports.
He wanted to spell out his policy for imposing taxes on imports and exports.

He wanted to remain neutral when defining his policy toward trade with Spain.
He wanted to remain neutral when defining his policy toward trade with Spain.

He wanted to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war.

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The main purpose of Washington's Neutrality Proclamation was to make it clear that the U.S. supported neither France nor Britain in their war. Issued in 1793, the proclamation established the United States' position of neutrality in the conflict between France and Britain, signaling Washington's intention to keep the young nation out of European entanglements and conflicts.