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02/02/25 3:13 PM

#509866 RE: MrMike241 #509858

Think our schools are up to par? Think our food is in line with health? Think dems immigration policies were good ?

Reagan did use tariffs,,,,,,he also engineered the great giveaway and sponsored that great sucking sound of the American peoples wealth, bush put it together and bill Clinton pushed it through as law....Dems also gave China favored nation status......

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what american presidents have used tariffs in the past
Several American presidents have used tariffs throughout history for various reasons, including protecting domestic industries and generating revenue for the federal government. Here are a few notable examples:

George Washington: Supported the Tariff Act of 1789, which was one of the first major pieces of legislation passed by Congress.

Thomas Jefferson: Imposed tariffs to protect American industries from foreign competition.

Abraham Lincoln: Supported high tariffs to protect American industries during the Civil War.

William McKinley: Advocated for the McKinley Tariff of 1890, which raised tariffs on imports.

Herbert Hoover: Signed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act in 1930, which raised tariffs on thousands of imported goods.

Barack Obama: Imposed a 35% tariff on Chinese tires in 2009 to protect the domestic tire industry.

Donald Trump: Implemented tariffs on various goods, including steel and aluminum, as part of his trade policy.

Tariffs have been a contentious issue throughout American history, with debates about their effectiveness and impact on the economy. Do you have a specific president or period in mind that you're interested in?

Any more?
Certainly! Here are a few more American presidents who have used tariffs:

James Buchanan: Signed the Morrill Tariff of 1861, which raised tariffs to protect American industries.

Grover Cleveland: Supported the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act of 1894, which slightly reduced tariffs but was still protective.

Woodrow Wilson: Signed the Underwood Tariff Act of 1913, which significantly lowered tariffs and implemented an income tax.

Franklin D. Roosevelt: Implemented tariffs as part of his New Deal policies to protect American industries during the Great Depression.

Ronald Reagan: Imposed tariffs on certain Japanese electronics to protect American industries in the 1980s.

Tariffs have been a tool used by presidents across different eras to address economic challenges and protect domestic industries. Is there a specific president or tariff policy you're particularly interested in?

No, thank you
You're welcome! If you have any other questions or need assistance with anything else, feel free to ask. I'm here to help!