why are there not more people talking about the chicken tax you need to watch this if you study economics back in the 1960s president Lynden B Johnson imposed a 25% tariff on imported light trucks this was retaliation against Europe for Banning us chicken Imports fast forward to today and that tariff known as the chicken tax still fences off the American pickup truck Market from foreign competition as a result consumers are left paying higher prices tariff like this don't just affect the market they hurt your wallet a few Brands dominate the scene limiting choices and driving up costs most trade War tariffs from that era have been repealed but this one remains remember all tariffs hurt domestic consumers and decrease buying power so next time you see a hefty price tag on a truck think about the lasting impact of the chicken tax