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Who introduced the embargo act

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The Embargo Act was a law passed by United States Congress, but signed by President Thomas Jefferson on December 22, 1807.
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The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law passed by the United State Congress and signed by PresidentThomas Jefferson on December 22, 1807. It prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports.
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