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To protect Northern factories pre-civil war, from going out of buissness.

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Q: What is the purpose of tariffs placed on some imported goods?
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Most tariffs are placed on?

imported goods such as trading and imports


Why were tariffs placed on goods imported from non ecc countries?

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What are tariffs and how do countries use them?

A: A tariff is a tax that is placed on an imported good, they use tariffs because imported goods have a tax so citizens are more likely to purchase that countries goods for the cheaper price. -BrockChloe


What is the main primary tariffs of goods that are imported into the US?

what is primary tariffs of goods that are imported into the United States?


Sugar act of 1764?

The Sugar Act of 1764 placed tariffs and duties on goods imported into the colonies by England.


Local merchants held what against imported goods?

Merchants held tariffs on imported goods.


What Tariffs differ from taxes because tariffs are what?

Only collected on imported goods


What is the main purpose of tariffs on imports?

Tariffs provide revenue for the country buying the imported goods. If a country wants to export goods to a country, they have to pay a tariff(tax) to be allowed to do so. China pays very low tariffs to the US on the goods they export to us.


What are tariffs or custom duties?

these are taxes on imported goods


What is it called when taxes are imposed on imported goods?

tariffs


What is a major goal of most tariffs?

Tariffs are imposed to discourage people from choosing imported goods over domestic goods.


Is there any disadvantage to a government placing a tariffs on imported goods?

Yes, the main disadvantage of a government placing tariffs on imported goods is increased cost and a possible retaliation tariff from the exporting country. Tariffs make the goods more expensive for the consumer.