How Did The Jay's Treaty Infuriate The French Government?

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During the war between France and Britain in 1793, the U.S. decided to remain neutral. However, the Jay’s Treaty is what infuriates the French government. After the U.S. and Britain signed the treaty and recognized Britain as the most favored nation trading status, the French became annoyed and seized U.S. merchant ships. They also refused to receive Charles Cotesworth Pinckney from George Washington as a minister to France. After John Adams became president in 1797, he sends John Marshall and Elbridge Gerry along with Charles to restore peace from France. However, they are unable to meet with Maurice de Talleyrand, a French foreign minister. He instead sent three agents: Jean Hottinguer (X), Pierre Bellamy (Y), and Lucien Hauteval (Z) to inform