Question

Why did the U.S. raise tariffs and why was it a poor decision during this time?

A.To try and bring in more money to the American economy. It was a poor decision to raise tariffs because other countries didn't want to or could not afford to pay the tariffs.

B. To punish Great Britain, France, and Germany for not paying back the money they owed to U.S. banks. It was a poor decision to raise tariffs because it brought in more trade.

Answer 1

Other countries responded to the United States' tariffs by putting up their restrictions on international trade, which just made it harder for the United States to pull itself out of its depression. Imports became largely unaffordable and people who had lost their jobs could only afford to buy domestic products.

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