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provided by naval vessels of the flag state. In some cases, states offer subsidies to shipbuilding industries. In addition to these incentives, states might impose restrictions based on flag state, closing ports to other ships. One well known example of how this was applied is the case of England, which restricted the import of Asian goods only to American and British vessels. England only opened its ports after it had maneuverered itself into a position of strength, and then most like only to gain access to other

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