The Non-Intercourse Act was a U.S. federal law enacted in 1809 that aimed to regulate trade with countries other than France and Great Britain. Its primary purpose was to maintain a neutral stance during the ongoing conflicts between the two nations while also protecting American maritime interests and encouraging domestic manufacturing. The act prohibited trade with both countries and sought to safeguard American shipping and commercial interests from foreign interference and aggression. The Non-Intercourse Act was part of a series of legislative measures (including the Embargo Act of 1807) aimed at addressing the economic and political challenges of the time.
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