Was the confederation government strong or weak in the area of trade relations?

The trade relations, in general, were quite strong. The blockade of ports of the South, announced in April 1861 by the US government, contributed to the development of smuggling not only between the southern states and England, but also between the South and the North. The profitability of smuggling trade increased with the development of hostilities. The Confederate government was actively involved in smuggling with England. A special role in it belonged to Liverpool.

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