What Product Ran The World Economy In The 18th Century?

What Product Ran The World Economy In The 18th Century? Tropical commodities (e.g. sugar, molasses) produced in plantations flowed to the American colonies and Europe. North America also exported tobacco, furs, indigo (a dye), and lumber (for shipbuilding) to Europe. What was traded in the 18th century? Tropical commodities (e.g. sugar, molasses) produced in plantations