Why was the The Embargo Act of 1807 despised by business and industry?

Question

Responses
A It required the first minimum wage in the U.S.It required the first minimum wage in the U.S.
B It resulted in a near halt of all imports and exports.It resulted in a near halt of all imports and exports.
C It called for an increased tariff on all imported goods.It called for an increased tariff on all imported goods.
D It called for an increased tariff on all exported goods.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

B It resulted in a near halt of all imports and exports.

The Embargo Act of 1807 was designed to pressure Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars by prohibiting American ships from trading with foreign nations. However, this effectively crippled American commerce, leading to widespread discontent among business and industry, as it severely limited their ability to conduct trade.