This podcast episode explores the history, impact, and implications of the Chicken Tax, a 25% tariff imposed by the US on imported light trucks and commercial vans. Originally intended to protect American truck manufacturers, the tax resulted in stifled innovation, leading to a lack of competition in the American truck market. While some foreign automakers found creative ways to circumvent the tax, the Chicken Tax remains a controversial issue due to its complex effects on the automotive industry and its use as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.
