What is trade embargo?

A trade embargo is a government-imposed restriction that prohibits or limits trade with specific countries or groups. It may include bans on the export or import of goods, services, or technology, often as a means to exert political or economic pressure. Trade embargoes are typically implemented in response to violations of international law, human rights abuses, or acts of aggression. The goal is to influence the behavior of the targeted nation or entity without resorting to military action.