Why did US wanted to stay neutral world war 1?

The United States aimed to remain neutral in World War I primarily to protect its economic interests and avoid the high costs of war. Many Americans were pacifists or had ties to both the Allied and Central Powers, making neutrality appealing. Additionally, President Woodrow Wilson believed that staying out of the conflict would allow the U.S. to play a future role in peace negotiations. However, various factors, including unrestricted submarine warfare and economic ties to the Allies, ultimately shifted public opinion and led to U.S. involvement.