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Treaty of Amity and Commerce

When
October 1782
Where
Treaty concluded between the Dutch Republic and the United States
Part of
Dutch Recognition of the United States

In October 1782 a treaty of amity and commerce was concluded between the Dutch Republic and the United States, following the April recognition.

Following the establishment of diplomatic relations in April 1782, a treaty of amity and commerce was concluded in October 1782. This formalized the commercial relationship between the two states while the Dutch Republic remained outside any formal alliance with the United States and its allies.

Sources

  1. Dutch Republic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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