This treaty was pivotal in establishing a framework for peace and trade relations, while also addressing the issue of American captives held by Algerian forces.

[4] The treaty granted U.S. ships full trading privileges in ports that recognized Algerian authority, thereby enhancing American commercial interests in the Mediterranean region.

[4][5] The treaty included a clause ensuring that any trade privileges granted to other nations would automatically extend to the United States.

[2] However, shortly after its ratification, Dey Omar repudiated the agreement due to internal pressures and continued piracy against American vessels persisted until further military actions were taken.

In 1816, following a combined Anglo-Dutch bombardment of Algiers, a new U.S. squadron arrived under William Shaler which led to another treaty being negotiated on December 23, 1816.