By angering foreign trade partners
By angering foreign trade partners
a shortage of workers
Tariffs are not that high in the USA during the 1920s. European countries had high tariffs as well, definitely compared to the pre-WW1 period, but this was mostly because of problems reestablishing the gold standard
It was very high?
By angering foreign trade partners
By angering foreign trade partners
One effect of high American tariffs caused foreign trade to almost stop. This had other countries angry with the US, which caused them to stop buying US goods and they raised their tariffs, which had a effect on the American economy.
By angering foreign trade partners
In certain situations, throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, tariffs have always been a subject of nations' economic progress. Tariffs area tax on imported products and the US government has control over tariffs. When tariffs are abused it forces consumers to pay more for imported goods. This often times helps domestic companies which because of tariffs forces people to buy from them.There was a period of time in 19th century US, where the Southern populations was forced to buy goods from Northern factories, at a higher price than would otherwise be except for these "protective" tariffs. It also was a strain on the entire economy.
Foreign countries could not afford to buy U.S. exports or repay U.S. loans.
Tariffs hurt US citizens because the prices were increased and they had to pay high costs.
Big business support tariffs because they want to limit competition. If it is expensive for foreign companies to sell goods in the US, businesses in the US can control the market.
a shortage of workers
Tariffs are not that high in the USA during the 1920s. European countries had high tariffs as well, definitely compared to the pre-WW1 period, but this was mostly because of problems reestablishing the gold standard
It was very high?
Under the Articles of Confederation, the US Congress did not have the power to impact the economy. It could not enforce nationwide laws, or enact measures such as tariffs.