What was the prevailing economic challenge the united states faced at the start of world war ii?

The prevailing economic challenge that the United States faced at the start of World War II was the Great Depression, which had closed number banks and left many citizens without jobs. Many were homeless.

The embargo act of 1807  was a law passed by the united state congress and signed by president thomas jefferson on december 22,  1807. it prohibited american ships from trading in all foreign ports. in 1806, france passed a law that prohibited trade between neutral parties, like the u.s., and britain.