Protective tariffs had a few effects in the American economy. The main effect that it had was pricing.
Protective tariffs were considered by some to aid the American economy, but rates were especially high for bolts of cloth and for bar iron.
Tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods. The intent of tariffs is to make foreign-manufactured goods more expensive, thus making domestic goods more attractive by comparison.
Probably not at all is the simple answer.
The Republican Party supported a stronger federal government, the abolition of slavery, and high tariffs. The south was mostly Democratic, which supported states rights, slavery, and low tariffs. The south did not want to loose their slaves because they were used mostly for agriculture. Agriculture was the southern states' main industry. Finally, The Republicans' protective tariff policy had a negative affect on the southern economy.
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John Quincy Adams pushed for the building of roads, canals, and a national observatory. He also accepted protective tariffs. The Southerners were very upset by the Tariff of Abominations. Adams was not able to get a second term and Andrew Jackson became president.
Its the economy going ever more global. It means American businesses have to work on the global market rather than just the American one.
The tariff hurt trade with other countries.
The Smoot-Hawley Tariff, enacted in 1930, significantly raised tariffs on imported goods, aiming to protect American industries during the Great Depression. However, it led to retaliatory tariffs from other countries, which exacerbated international trade tensions and caused a decline in global trade. This further deepened the economic downturn in the U.S. and contributed to worsening unemployment and economic stagnation. Ultimately, the tariff is widely criticized for hindering recovery efforts during a critical period in American history.