When World War I was beginning in Europe, the United States was trading profitably with both the Triple Entente (France, Russia, Great Britain) and the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy).
Explanation:
.Before 1914 the good Powers were in 2 huge alliance blocs: the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy) and therefore the Triple Entente (France, Russia and Britain). The war extended and adjusted these 2 sides. The Italian Republic modified sides and joined the Allies in 1915.
and US was trading with them
