1An economic measure taken for political or international reasons to restrict or halt transactions with a target country, such as trade embargoes or asset freezes.
国連はその国に対して経済制裁を科すことを決定した。
The United Nations decided to impose economic sanctions on that country.
経済制裁の結果、輸出入が大幅に減少した。
As a result of the economic sanctions, exports and imports decreased significantly.
制裁の効果と人道的影響を慎重に評価する必要がある。
It's necessary to carefully assess the sanctions' effectiveness and humanitarian impact.