French colonies in North America primarily traded furs, particularly beaver pelts, which were highly sought after in Europe for hat-making and fashion. In exchange, they acquired goods such as metal tools, weapons, textiles, and other manufactured items from European traders. Additionally, they established trade relations with Indigenous peoples, exchanging European goods for furs and other resources. This fur trade was central to the economic success of French colonial ventures in the region.
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