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The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act

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Jun 17, 202616:07Society & Culture

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. Support the show! Join Into Histor...

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The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act is an episode from History Daily by Audioboom. 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 origi...

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Published Jun 17, 2026, 16:07 long, audio available.

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