Question

Why did exports and imports dip during the year of 1808?

Answer 1

There was an embargo on trade between the United States and foreign nations.  This embargo was the cause for 1812 - 1815 war between those countries 

Answer 2

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.