A country might try to protect an industry by putting a tariff (like a tax) on goods that come from a foreign country to make those goods less competitive price-wise to the domestic goods.
Many feel that this protectionism is bad for consumers as it reduces the incentive of domestic innovation and increases costs.
Others feel that certain industries are necessary for any nation and would protect them to ensure the nations survival should the foreign sources be cut off. (Food production for example.)
Sometimes tariffs are put in place to combat unfair trade practices such as when a foreign government subsidizes their industry to reduce the costs artificially.
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The protective Tariff of 1816 is also known as the Dallas Tariff. It is noteworthy because it marks the first time that congress passed a tariff to protect American manufacturers instead of just to raise money.
The purpose of a protective tariff. First of all, what is a protective tariff? It is a tax on imported goods (or goods that come into the country).So, a protective tariff would be one that protects the country from foreign competition. For example, the tariff of 1828. Northern prices were getting too high for the South to be able to pay, so instead the South bought its goods from other countries(England mainly). The Northern ecconomy was hurt because of this so Northern senators chose to place a tariff on all imported goods from foreign countries, thus protecting their industries.
An example of a protective tariff is seen in the importation of oranges. Citrus fruit does not readily grow everywhere, and South American countries often produce massive quantities for export. If a country can produce oranges but can import them from South America cheaper than growing them domestically, a protective tariff might be applied. This tariff will inflate the price of the imported oranges so that they are equal to or higher than the price of domestic oranges. This helps domestic companies compete with international companies.
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A high tariff to limit foreign competition is called a protective tariff.
Sometimes a country suffering from a protective tariff will enact a tariff of its own on a product.
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Protective tariffs
A high tariff that limits foreign competition is a protective tariff.
The protective Tariff of 1816 is also known as the Dallas Tariff. It is noteworthy because it marks the first time that congress passed a tariff to protect American manufacturers instead of just to raise money.
A high protective tariff can limit foreign competition.