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Economics

The Political Economy of Trade Protectionism and Tariffs

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The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 raised U.S. tariffs to historic highs, and many economists believe it worsened the Great Depression by triggering retaliatory tariffs worldwide.

Why this is interesting

Why do governments impose tariffs that economists say hurt everyone?