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Bill: Tariffs on Imports Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: National Conservative Conference
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: December 2144
Description[?]:
We must maintain local industry and income to help our national economy flourish |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change International trade (this is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo)
Old value:: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.
Current: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.
Proposed: The nation allows for imports, but imposes protectionist tariffs and quotas on all imports.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 23:38:50, November 21, 2005 CET | From | Maroon Party | To | Debating the Tariffs on Imports Act |
Message | Tarrifs hurt everyone and lead to deadweight loss. Furthermore, it will cause other nations to use retaliatory tariffs, which would lead to even more harms all around. Tariffs objectively make people poorer as higher prices mean lower buying power. |
Date | 14:47:37, November 22, 2005 CET | From | Noordelijk Bevrijding Front | To | Debating the Tariffs on Imports Act |
Message | What kind of a capitilist are you? |
Date | 00:37:29, November 23, 2005 CET | From | Dorvish Popular Front | To | Debating the Tariffs on Imports Act |
Message | We must protect Dorvish industry! |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | ||||||
yes | Total Seats: 59 | ||||||
no |
Total Seats: 141 | ||||||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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