The highest tariff rates of the twentieth century in the United States arose as a result of which law?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Smoot-Hawley Act, passed in 1930, increased tariffs on thousands of imported goods to protect American industries during the Great Depression. It resulted in some of the highest tariff rates of the twentieth century, sparking retaliation from other countries and exacerbating the global economic crisis.

The Highest Tariff Rates of the Twentieth Century in the United