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In response to international tensions and maritime conflicts, President Jefferson and Congress enacted the Embargo Act of 1807, which imposed a comprehensive economic embargo on foreign trade. This legislation aimed to pressure Britain and France to respect American neutrality and protect U.S. shipping interests. However, the embargo had significant negative effects on the American economy, particularly harming merchants and sailors, and ultimately led to widespread discontent and calls for its repeal. The act was seen as a failure, illustrating the challenges of using economic measures to influence foreign policy.

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