Prior to the declaration of war, the U.S had begun imposing embargos on certain exports to Japan because of its aggression against China.

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This statement is true. In 1940, the U.S began imposing embargos on exports to Japan, including oil and steel, in response to Japan's invasion of China and its continued expansion in Asia. These restrictions were further tightened in 1941, and were a contributing factor to Japan's decision to attack the U.S at Pearl Harbor.

Prior to the Declaration of War, the U