He actually was the government’s leading Anglophile. He thought relations with Britain would be best for the economy, because Britain exported common wares that people needed – fabrics, silverware, and the like. It was one of his sorest points with Jefferson, who favored France. Hamilton thought it was impractical to have ties to France, who’s wares were things the common person didn’t buy/

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