[ceejayoz]

An embargo is an externally imposed limit on imports.

Doing it to to yourself is a special sort of stupid.

[hyperionultra]

Embargo is a political tool designed to crush and for e to submission by barring required goods.

Import limitation is more catered towards saving local economy and minimise dependency.

[ceejayoz]

That may be the goal. It is rarely the result. We have plenty of historical evidence on the downsides of protectionism.