When President Jefferson declared a self-imposed embargo on international shipping between 1807-1809,it may be said that the U.S.came very close to:

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Autarky is a situation where a country is economically self-sufficient, meaning there is little or no trade with other countries. With Jefferson's embargo, the US was aiming to become self-sufficient and reduce dependence on foreign goods, which is a characteristic of autarky. This was not a move towards free trade, comparative advantage or specialization.

When President Jefferson Declared a Self-Imposed Embargo on International Shipping