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The Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act: A Historical Perspective
This chapter examines the origins and implications of the Tariff Act of 1930 amidst the Great Depression, highlighting its initial aims to assist American farmers and the significant backlash it generated. It contrasts historical protectionist policies with contemporary trade issues, illustrating the evolving political landscape and skepticism towards high tariffs as economic crises deepened.
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