Question

In 1914, the United States prohibited the importation of Mexican avocados even though Mexico is the world’s largest producer of the fruit. This prohibition remained in effect until 1996. The ban on importing Mexican avocados is an example of a(n):
a. import quota
b. embargo
c. restrictive limit
d. boycott
e. tariff

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is B. embargo

Explanation:

An embargo is an outright ban or sanction by a government of a nation to another nation. The embargo may be for a political purpose such as disagreement between two countries on certain issue, retaliation.

Embargo is more severe than tariff or import quotas. Embargo prevent any import of goods from the receiving country