Trade Embargo
/ˈtreɪd ɪmˈbɑːrɡoʊ/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental order that restricts or prohibits trade with a specific country or entity, often for political or economic reasons.
The government imposed a trade embargo against the country to protest its human rights violations.
Forms
- trade embargoes
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Commentary
Trade embargoes are often part of broader foreign policy strategies and must be clearly defined in terms of scope and duration to avoid legal ambiguity.
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