Question

A government seeking to accomplish which of the following would be likely to implement an embargo?

A.
protect the jobs of domestic workers

B.
increase the profits of domestic manufacturers

C.
encourage a country to change a policy

D.
expand consumer choice and economic opportunity

Answer 1

C. encourage a country to change a policy

An embargo is a punitive trade restriction used to pressure or coerce another government into changing its behavior or policies. It’s less aimed at expanding consumer choice (D) and is different from tariffs/quotas used primarily to protect jobs or boost domestic producers (A and B).