The Tariff Act of 1789 was successful beyond belief. The USA become an industrial powerhouse behind a steep wall of import tariffs. The USA funded the government with tariffs and other consumption taxes up to 1913. Then the income tax kicked in. Socialist love income taxes. Do you love them too or are you now set straight as to the value and purpose of tariffs?
You should read some history, it is very enlightening. Quit listening to Free Traitor lies.