The British also made their blockade more acceptable to American leaders by buying , rather than seizing without compensation , intercepted goods .
The U.S. had relatively little direct trade with the Central Powers , and Wilson was unwilling to wage war against Britain over trade issues .
The Britain also made their blockade more acceptable to U.S. leaders by buying , rather than seizing without compensation , intercepted goods .
The U.S. had relatively little direct trade with the Central Powers , and Wilson was unwilling to wage war against Britain over trade issues .