does the us today have protective tarriffs?

Question

if so, what are the rates?

Answer 1

Yes, the rates are dependent on what the products are and where the product comes from.

Answer 2

You bet. For example, your country and Canada have had a dispute on softwood lumber for more than 10 years and now a crummy "settlement", despite the North American Free Trade agreemant, (N.A.F.T.A.). (there are other trade disputes and illegal protective tariffs.). Incidentally that tariff adds $5,000 extra cost to each American new house on average. The import dutiesw protect a small number of wealthy wood lot owners, that Mr. Bush favors.
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