European countries reacted to the Hawley-Smoot Tariff by: passing high protective tariffs.
European countries reacted to the Hawley-Smoot Tariff by implementing their own high tariffs on U.S. exports as a form of retaliation. This response led to a significant decline in international trade, worsening the economic situation during the Great Depression. The cycle of rising tariffs contributed to a more severe global economic crisis.
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