When a government prohibits exports or imports of specified goods this is called a/an:

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An embargo refers to a government-imposed ban on trade or economic activity with one or more other countries, which can take the form of either prohibiting exports or imports of certain goods or services. This is done as a form of political pressure or as a means of protecting domestic industries or national security interests. Quotas refer to a set limit on the quantity of goods that can be imported or exported and are usually computed as a percentage of the total trade volume. An entry tax is a levy imposed on goods or services crossing a border, while a tariff is a tax on imported or exported goods.

When a Government Prohibits Exports or Imports of Specified Goods