Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
tariff
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| gptkbp:aspectRatio |
limited consumer choices
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Republican_Party
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| gptkbp:controversy |
tariff rates
debate over protectionism |
| gptkbp:economicActivity |
mercantilism
led to trade imbalances part of broader economic policy initiatives |
| gptkbp:economicImpact |
$200 million annually
contributed to economic growth |
| gptkbp:economy |
influenced by protectionist theories
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| gptkbp:electrification |
complex structure of rates
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| gptkbp:enactedBy |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
Underwood Tariff |
| gptkbp:growthRate |
highest_rates_in_U.S._history_at_the_time
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
emerged during economic expansion period.
post-Civil_War_economic_policies |
| gptkbp:historicalLegacy |
legacy_of_protectionist_policies_in_the_U.S.
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
debate over free trade vs protectionism
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
set precedent for future tariffs
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dingley Tariff
|
| gptkbp:impact |
increased revenue for the federal government
reduced imports affected trade balance negatively benefited domestic farmers benefited large corporations benefited small manufacturers increased consumer prices for imported goods increased jobs in manufacturing limited export opportunities significantly reduced import volumes stimulated domestic investment strained relations with trading partners wages increased in protected industries |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:McKinley_Tariff
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| gptkbp:internationalClassification |
specific duties and ad valorem duties
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
set stage for future tariff debates
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
protective tariff
part of a series of tariff acts passed_in_the_House_and_Senate |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:Tariff_Act_of_1897
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| gptkbp:notableFor |
American_industry
|
| gptkbp:opposedBy |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
|
| gptkbp:politicalPosition |
aligned with business interests
central issue in the late 19th century politics |
| gptkbp:politicalRole |
influenced 1900 elections
|
| gptkbp:president |
supported_by_President_William_McKinley
|
| gptkbp:productionCompany |
benefited domestic manufacturers
|
| gptkbp:publicAccess |
mixed reactions from the public
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
increase tariffs on imports
|
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
gptkb:Payne-Aldrich_Tariff
|
| gptkbp:revenue |
increased prices for consumers
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Nelson_Dingley_Jr.
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| gptkbp:succeededBy |
gptkb:Dingley_Act
|
| gptkbp:targets |
agricultural products
manufactured goods |
| gptkbp:treaty |
led to international tariff negotiations
|
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1897
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