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War with France Endangers Wool Trade and Britain's Finances
An English writer warns that a war with France could devastate Britain's wool industry by French stocks and Irish imports flooding markets. He argues a strategic prohibition on wool exports is essential to prevent France from dominating textile supplies and wrecking revenue needed to fund the war, outlining broader trade disruptions across Ireland, Italy, Turkey, and the Baltic. He cites naval threats, privateering, and shifts in commerce, urging prudent measures to safeguard taxes and avoid national ruin.
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