AP Macroeconomics

Answer - B - An embargo is the restriction of exports destined for sale in another country.

Key Takeaway: An embargo is the prohibition of trade or restriction of exports with a particular country in order to isolate a particular economy. Embargoes are typically used as a diplomatic effort to gain a specific political or economic outcome on which they are posed. Embargoes are considered to be completely legal and should not be confused with blockades.