The Act and tariffs imposed by America's trading partners in retaliation were major factors of the reduction of American exports and imports by 67% during the Depression. Economists and economic historians have a consensus view that the passage of the Smoot–Hawley Tariff worsened the effects of the Great Depression.
25 minutes late, :( but It is D: It made sure that all stations had to give a reasonable opportunity for both sides of the debate to give their opinion on public airwaves.
