Question

Why was Roosevelt afraid of placing a strict embargo?

Answer 1

he was scared of war with japan

Step-by-step explanation:

he didn't want japan to attack us

Answer 2

The Japanese military relied heavily on American steel and oil to fuel its assault on China and French Indochina. Placing a strict embargo on Japan would have seemed the obvious choice, but Roosevelt feared that Japan would strike at the resource-laden Dutch East Indies to make up the difference