Episode
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
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- History Daily
- Published
- Jun 17, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 967
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Summary
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 History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.