How was the U.S.Embargo Act of 1807 ineffective?

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The Embargo Act of 1807 prohibited all American ships from trading with foreign nations, which caused economic chaos in the U.S. but had little effect on France and England since they could obtain goods from other countries. Additionally, the act was difficult to enforce and led to widespread smuggling. This ultimately made the act ineffective in achieving its intended goals of forcing France and England to respect American neutrality.

How Was the U.S.Embargo Act of 1807 Ineffective