Jacques Cartier, during his voyages to North America in the 1530s, primarily traded items such as metal tools, knives, and glass beads with the First Nations people, particularly the St. Lawrence Iroquoian tribes. In exchange, he received furs, especially beaver pelts, which were highly valued in Europe. This exchange laid the groundwork for future trade relationships between European explorers and Indigenous peoples. Cartier's interactions also helped establish early French claims to the territory.
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