How did the British challenge U.S. neutrality in the war between France and Britain?

The British challenged U.S. neutrality during the war between France and Britain by imposing restrictions on American trade, particularly through the Orders in Council, which required neutral nations to obtain licenses for trade with France. Additionally, the British navy engaged in impressment, forcibly recruiting American sailors into British service, which heightened tensions and angered the U.S. government. These actions undermined American sovereignty and led to growing calls for conflict, ultimately contributing to the War of 1812.