How did high u. s. tariffs on imports likely contribute to the great depression?

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How did high u. s. tariffs on imports likely contribute to the great depression?

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It contributed to the great depression by causing tariffs on American exports in economical retaliation from other countries. Since trading became more difficult this led to a surplus of products and unemployment. The two defining factors that began the great depression in the first place.