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The McKinley Tariff Act of 1890 removed the duty-free status of Hawaiian sugar, which had previously allowed it to compete favorably in the U.S. market. This sudden increase in sugar prices significantly harmed Hawaii's economy, leading to widespread economic distress among planters and producers dependent on sugar exports. In response, American sugar planters in Hawaii sought to overthrow the Hawaiian monarchy to restore favorable trade conditions, ultimately contributing to the islands' annexation by the United States.

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