Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 was a general trade embargo on all foreign nations that was enacted by the United States Congress. Wikipedia
Originally published: December 22, 1807
President: President Thomas Jefferson
Effective: December 23, 1807
Enacted by: the 10th United States Congress
Long title: An Act laying an Embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States
Public law: Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 10–5
Statutes at Large: 2 Stat. 451, Chap. 5