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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.
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.
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.
tariff
The tax of imported goods and services is called Tariff. This is imposed to control or limit trades and as a source of revenue or income for governments.