The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, a law which raised taxes on goods imported into the U.S, was designed to protect American businesses from foreign competition. Watch this 3 minute video before answering the question:

Question

Explain in your own words how this act contributed to the Great Depression.
Because of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act,
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Answer 1

Because of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, countries around the world implemented their own tariffs on American goods, leading to a decrease in international trade and a decline in global economic activity. This further worsened the economic crisis during the Great Depression.