I guess Trump never heard of The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act passed in 1930 that increased import duties in the United States to protect American businesses and farmers but exacerbated the Great Depression making the 1930's miserable for all and the genesis of World War II

 

Trump Brags About His Math Skills and Economic Plans. Experts Say Both Are Shaky.

In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.

By Alan Rappeport and Ana Swanson

Reporting from Washington

Oct. 15, 2024