The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
History Daily · Jun 17, 2026 · 16:07
History Daily · Jun 17, 2026 · 16:07
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June 17, 1930. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act takes effect in the US, raising most tariffs by 20% and damaging the world’s already suffering economy. This episode originally aired in 2025.
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