Social Studies

Alma Dickson

30 June, 06:34

In response to the economic trends triggered by the Great Depression and the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act, President Roosevelt signed the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act. What was the main purpose of this act?

It banned tariffs within the United States for ten years.

It was designed to promote consumer spending through decreased taxes.

It allowed the US government to work with other countries to reduce tariffs.

It increased tariffs to boost protectionism.