What effects did the embargo act of 1807 have on america industry?

It was devastating. American industries were unable to export their products to England, France or their respective allies. Even worse, British goods were still able to be smuggled inside the country through Canadian ports.

However, it also had one accidental benefit: by forcing American industries to sell their products internally, they reduced their dependence on British imports and British trade merchants.

“i think it is very plausible that if there are five votes to end the death penalty, it could be with the people who are on the court right now,” - smith

so basically it is not clearly and consistently imposed