Answer:
There was an embargo on trade between the United States and foreign nations.
Explanation:
The 1807 embargo act was a policy enacted by the Government of the United States of America responding to the seizing of a merchant american cargo by the european armies, the Government remained neutral on the British and French war and this policy strengthen that position. As a consequence of this the trade of imports and exports dip during the year of 1808 after the act was enacted.
