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.
Northern farmers favored protective tariffs because they believed these tariffs would shield American industries from foreign competition, thus promoting domestic manufacturing. By raising the cost of imported goods, tariffs made locally-produced products more attractive to consumers. This support was particularly strong among farmers in industrialized areas who benefitted from growing markets for their goods. Ultimately, they viewed protective tariffs as a way to strengthen the economy and enhance their own agricultural interests.
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make American industry more efficient.
Protective tariffs had a few effects in the American economy. The main effect that it had was pricing.
Tax on imported goods from foreign countries to protect manufacturing.
Because the tariffs on imports protected their own manufacturing industries. The Southern states, having no manufacturing industry, regarded the tariffs as a tax on the South.
It is referred to as "the American System" (compare to the Continental System).
Most tariffs in the 19th century were intended to raise revenue and protect domestic manufacturing
The American System. Also proposed national plans for tariffs, and expanded manufacturing.
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Tariffs allowed American industries to grow.
Lack of tariffs on the american products. tariffs are taxes essentially on foriegn goods. this makes american goods cost less
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The South, being primarily agricultural, opposed tariffs, because, unable to manufacture the goods they needed, had to import them from Europe or buy them from the North. In the view of the South, tariffs made everything more expensive, and thought that there was unequal distribution of the money derived from the imposition of the tariff. The North favored the tariff, believing it protected domestic industries from unfair foreign competition.
Lack of tariffs on the american products. tariffs are taxes essentially on foriegn goods. this makes american goods cost less