us places embargos on japan (jul 26, 1940 – aug 1, 1940)
Description:
Responding to Japanese occupation of key airfields in Indochina following an agreement between Japan and Vichy France, the U.S. froze Japanese assets on July 26, 1941, and on August 1 established an embargo on oil and gasoline exports to Japan.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 26, 1940
aug 1, 1940
~ 6 days