Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807 aimed to protect American interests by prohibiting trade with Britain and France in response to their maritime conflicts, but it severely harmed the U.S. economy, particularly in New England, leading to widespread discontent. President Madison initially sought to modify the embargo by implementing the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809, which lifted the ban on trade with all nations except Britain and France. This change aimed to alleviate the economic strain while still exerting pressure on the two nations. Ultimately, the embargo's failure highlighted the limitations of economic coercion as a foreign policy tool.
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