Question

Another type of trade restriction is an embargo. An embargo is a ban on the trade of specified goods with a specified country. It is used as a political tool to persuade the embargoed country to change particular actions or policies. These policies include human rights violations and support of terrorists. Countries that have been or remain under US embargo include Iran, Cuba, Sudan, Syria and North Korea.

Why are embargoes political tools?

A
They occur every four years as part of political campaigns.

B
They pit small countries against larger ones in a global trade war.

C
They are intended to persuade countries to change harmful policies.

D
They enforce trade restrictions in wealthy countries around the world.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
C
They are intended to persuade countries to change harmful policies.