These Historical Tariffs Changed the Course of Trade ForeverThese Historical Tariffs Changed the Course of Trade ForeverThis post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Below, we’ll take a look at 15 historical tariffs that didn’t just impact trade. These trade deals laid the foundation for modern trade negotiations and away from sweeping tariffs of the past. The GATT (1947): Rewriting Global Trade RulesAd Gr / Shutterstock.comThe General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was established to reduce trade barriers and foster international cooperation. China’s Accession to the WTO (2001): Tariffs and Globalizationem_concepts / Shutterstock.comChina’s entry into the World Trade Organization required it to lower tariffs and open its markets to international trade.