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:In 1921, hoping to provide temporary relief to farmers and the agricultural sector, the Emergency Tariff Act of 1921 was created. This tariff raised the tariffs on wheat, sugar, meat, wool and other agricultural products imported into the United States [[HSref|(9)]]. | :In 1921, hoping to provide temporary relief to farmers and the agricultural sector, the Emergency Tariff Act of 1921 was created. This tariff raised the tariffs on wheat, sugar, meat, wool and other agricultural products imported into the United States [[HSref|(9)]]. | ||
:This tariff was revised in 1922, with the creation of the Fordney-McCumber Tariff Act. |
Revision as of 21:18, 25 April 2006
- With the election of a Republican President, coupled with the subsequent Republican control of Congress and public outcry for Protectionism and self-sufficiency, a return to high tariffs was inevitable.
- In 1921, hoping to provide temporary relief to farmers and the agricultural sector, the Emergency Tariff Act of 1921 was created. This tariff raised the tariffs on wheat, sugar, meat, wool and other agricultural products imported into the United States (9).
- This tariff was revised in 1922, with the creation of the Fordney-McCumber Tariff Act.