1. Penalties imposed by one or more countries on another country to restrict or punish trade, typically as a form of political pressure or response to perceived wrongdoing
The government implemented trade sanctions against the neighboring country following human rights violations.
O governo implementou sanções comerciais contra o país vizinho após violações de direitos humanos.
2. Economic measures that limit imports, exports, or commercial relations with a targeted nation
Trade sanctions can include tariffs, embargoes, and restrictions on investments.
As sanções comerciais podem incluir tarifas, embargos e restrições a investimentos.