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What Is an Embargo?

By Jeremy Bowman – Updated Sep 23, 2024 at 3:26PM

Key Points

  • Embargoes are official trade bans, often targeting specific goods to exert political pressure.
  • They can isolate both the targeted country and the one imposing the embargo.
  • Effective embargoes target essential resources, influencing geopolitical negotiations.
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