<P> Diplomatic sanctions are political measures taken to express disapproval or displeasure at a certain action through diplomatic and political means, rather than affecting economic or military relations . Measures include limitations or cancellations of high - level government visits or expelling or withdrawing diplomatic missions or staff . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article appears to contradict the article Economic sanctions . Please see discussion on the linked talk page . (January 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article appears to contradict the article Economic sanctions . Please see discussion on the linked talk page . (January 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> Economic sanctions can vary from imposing import duties on goods to, or blocking the export of certain goods from the target country, to a full naval blockade of the target's ports in an effort to verify, and curb or block specified imported goods . </P>

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