Why do you believe the U. S. was so interested in establishing favorable trade relations with Japan in the late 1800's.

According to the terms of the treaty, Japan would protect stranded seamen and open two ports for refueling and provisioning American ships: Shimoda and Hakodate. ... As a result, Perry's treaty provided an opening that would allow future American contact and trade with Japan.

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