Why did Great Britain oppose the reexport trade?

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It increased the demand for British goods in Europe.
It increased the demand for British goods in Europe.

It helped the French economy, which strengthened Napoleon's army.
It helped the French economy, which strengthened Napoleon's army.

It hurt the American economy, which hurt British exports.
It hurt the American economy, which hurt British exports.

It reduced French imports to Britain.

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Great Britain opposed the reexport trade primarily because it helped the French economy, which strengthened Napoleon's army. This trade allowed neutral countries, especially the United States, to ship goods to France, indirectly benefiting the French economy and military capabilities.