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Tariff, or Rates of Duties Payable on Goods, Wares, and Merchandise Imported Into the United States of America, From and After the First Day of ... 30, 1846; Also, Containing All the Recent - Softcover

Elias Dayton Ogden

 
9781528503914: Tariff, or Rates of Duties Payable on Goods, Wares, and Merchandise Imported Into the United States of America, From and After the First Day of ... 30, 1846; Also, Containing All the Recent

Synopsis

This book, published in 1846, offers a comprehensive overview of the United States Tariff Act of 1846, a landmark piece of legislation that reshaped American trade policy. The author meticulously outlines the act's provisions, including the schedules of duties levied on imported goods, wares, and merchandise. This detailed analysis of the tariff's structure and rates provides an invaluable resource for understanding the economic and political landscape of the mid-19th century. The book delves into the act's impact on various industries and its role in shaping the nation's economic development. It sheds light on the debates surrounding free trade versus protectionism, a central theme in American economic history. The author's meticulous analysis of the act's provisions, and its historical context, offer a unique glimpse into the complexities of tariff policy and its influence on the nation's commercial and industrial growth.

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