Question

What was the purpose of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff of 1930?

Answer 1

The primary purpose of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff of 1930 was to raise tariffs on imports to the United States in an effort to protect domestic jobs. It was widely seen as a failure, however. 

Answer 2

A. to raise import tariffs to protect U.S. firms from foreign competition.