[Sam Gamgee]

Actually it hampered the mercantilist British economy and lead the way for America to take over as a leading manufacturer.

[central_va]

Sam you couldn't be more wrong. Tariffs in the USA are what protected US industries in the 19th and half way thru the 20tht century. Those industries flourished because of the protectionist system and there was also no need for an income tax!

Again you are showing your stupidity about trade and economics. But you knew this already so really you are another globalist liar.