The politics behind tariff protection suggests that, other things equal, tariffs are more likely to be imposed when:

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Tariff protection is more likely to be imposed when the benefits to producers and their labor forces are concentrated on specific firms and states. This is because those firms and states are likely to have political power and can lobby for protectionist policies. Conversely, losses to consumers are often dispersed and therefore do not have as much political influence.

The Politics Behind Tariff Protection Suggests That, Other Things Equal