Tariff Act of 1789

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:affects increased prices on imported goods
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Tariff_Act_of_1790
gptkbp:applies_to imported goods
gptkbp:context post-Revolutionary War economy
gptkbp:date_enacted July 4, 1789
gptkbp:economic_impact stimulated domestic production
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:enforces customs officials
gptkbp:established customs duties
gptkbp:goal protect American industry
gptkbp:governing_body signed into law
debated in Congress
gptkbp:historical_context early American economy
gptkbp:historical_significance set precedent for future tariffs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tariff Act of 1789
gptkbp:impact established a federal revenue system
gptkbp:influenced subsequent tariff legislation
gptkbp:influenced_by economic policies of Alexander Hamilton
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:Department_of_the_Treasury
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:merchants
importers
gptkbp:president gptkb:George_Washington
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:economic_development
gptkb:American_Revolution
gptkb:economic_policies
gptkb:strategy
gptkb:U._S._Constitution
gptkb:federal_government
gptkb:economy
international trade
economic growth
fiscal policy
trade agreements
government regulation
import duties
trade barriers
government revenue
market economy
national interests
protectionism
economic independence
economic relations
tariff policy
commercial policy
U. S. trade policy
trade relations with Europe
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Tariff_Act_of_1816
gptkbp:revenue increased federal revenue
impose tariffs on imports
customs duties on imports
gptkbp:significance first major piece of legislation passed by Congress
gptkbp:support gptkb:automotive_industry
gptkbp:target_market foreign glass
foreign iron
foreign paper
foreign textiles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:George_Washington
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3