Cobden–Chevalier Treaty and Anglo‑French free trade expansion (1860-1875)

1. Cobden and Chevalier begin treaty negotiations

   Oct 1, 1859Labels: Richard Cobden, Michel Chevalier

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2. Cobden–Chevalier Treaty signed in London

   Jan 23, 1860Labels: Cobden Chevalier, United Kingdom, France

   • Britannica
   • UK Archives

3. British Parliament approves the trade agreement

   Mar 1, 1860Labels: British Parliament

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4. House of Lords debates treaty implementation

   Mar 15, 1860Labels: House of

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5. Treaty model spreads through “MFN” diplomacy

   Mar 20, 1861Labels: Most favoured

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   • MFN

6. United Kingdom and Belgium sign commerce treaty

   Jul 23, 1862Labels: United Kingdom, Belgium

   • UK Belgium

7. French tariff reductions proceed under treaty timetable

   Jan 1, 1864Labels: French tariffs

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8. 1860s trade integration debated in Parliament

   Jun 18, 1869Labels: British Parliament

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9. Postwar Europe reassesses commercial treaty politics

   May 3, 1870Labels: MFN network

   • Hansard

10. Franco-Prussian War begins, disrupting Europe

    Jul 19, 1870Labels: Franco Prussian

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11. Peace treaty signed at Frankfurt

    May 10, 1871Labels: Treaty of, German Empire

    • Britannica
    • HISTORY

12. French government opens work on new tariff direction

    Apr 7, 1875Labels: French government, chambers of

    • Tariff 1881