Category: World Current Affairs | Last updated: 2026-09-18

An embargo, a common form of trade sanction, primarily involves which of the following actions?

A) Imposing tariffs on all imported goods from a specific country.
B) A complete prohibition of trade (import and/or export) with a targeted country.
C) Restricting travel visas for citizens of a particular nation.
D) Freezing the assets of individuals linked to terrorism.

Explanation

An embargo is a government order that restricts or prohibits commerce with a specified country or specific goods, essentially imposing a complete ban on trade, either imports, exports, or both.

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