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):

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The ban on importing Mexican avocados was an embargo, which is a government order that restricts commerce or exchange with a specified country or the exchange of specific goods. An embargo is more comprehensive than a specific limit or tariff and is not a boycott, which is a voluntary abstention from using, buying, or dealing with a person, organization, or country as an expression of protest.

In 1914, the United States Prohibited the Importation of Mexican