Willis C. Hawley
Willis C. Hawley was a prominent American politician and a Republican congressman from Oregon. He is best known for his role in advocating for the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, which significantly raised tariffs on imports in an effort to protect American industries during the Great Depression. However, the act is widely criticized for exacerbating economic conditions and contributing to a global trade war, ultimately leading to the decline of his political career.
Born on Mar 29, 1864 (161 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 56,395 | $340,000 | 197$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,448 | $250,000 | 97$ |
| Totals | 2 | 116,576,274 | 63,843 | $590,000 | 294$ |
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Romania:
Willis C. Hawley was the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and supported tariff increases.
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Vietnam:
Willis C. Hawley's tariff measures were part of the Republican Party's significant losses in the 1930s.
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Finland:
Willis C. Hawley was a Republican congressman who drove the United States into a trade war in the early 1930s.
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