How did the embargo act of 1807 affect the united states?

The embargo act of 1807 was an act that kept U.S ships from trading with foreign countries later, however, France blocked trade with the U.S and Britain. To find out more take a look at this webpage that I found: http://study.com/academy/lesson/the-embargo-act-of-1807-summary-facts-quiz.html

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