For the same reasons all governments do so. To safeguard and enhance its own economic stability.
united states
The south because they had little industry .
The power to tax.
Congress had imposed new tariffs to protect American industry from foreign competition.
protect home industries from foreign competition
protectionism........
protect home industries from foreign competition
To protect them from foreign competition
Fordney-McCumber act
An official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government's citizens and interests there
Tariffs increased the price of imported goods
Ensure competition and protect consumers