• Agricultural Products: The Middle Colonies had fertile soil and a more favorable climate for agriculture compared to New England. They produced an abundance of crops such as wheat, corn, and livestock, which New England relied on to supplement its own food supply.
• Trade and Commerce: The Middle Colonies served as a trading hub for goods imported from Europe and the West Indies. New England colonies often obtained European manufactured goods, sugar, molasses, and other tropical products through trade with the Middle Colonies.
• Transportation and Shipping: The Middle Colonies had access to major rivers and ports, which made transportation of goods much easier. New England colonies often used the ports in the Middle Colonies to import and export goods, bypassing the need to establish their own extensive port infrastructure.
• Economic Interdependence: The New England colonies and the Middle Colonies had a symbiotic economic relationship. While the Middle Colonies provided agricultural produce and trade goods, New England supplied the Middle Colonies with fish, timber, and other forest products. This interdependence strengthened the economic ties between the two regions.