Why do you think the US didnt open a trade route to china until after the revoutionary war?

The U.S. did not open a trade route to China until after the Revolutionary War primarily due to the focus on establishing its own sovereignty and economic independence. The war diverted attention and resources, and the nascent nation needed to stabilize its government and economy first. Additionally, existing colonial ties and British trade restrictions limited direct engagement with China until the U.S. could negotiate its own trade agreements. Once independent, the U.S. sought to expand its commercial interests, leading to the establishment of trade routes.