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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A self-imposed embargo means that the U.S. was attempting to become more self-sufficient and rely less on international trade, leading to autarky (economic independence). This is not free trade, comparative advantage, or specialization, as those concepts involve trade and specialization in certain goods or services.

When President Jefferson Declared a Self- Imposed Embargo on International