Why were the merchants in the east in favor of a tariff on imported manufactured goods?

Question: Why were the merchants in the East in favor of a tariff on imported manufactured goods?

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The answer to your question is:

It increased the demand for American goods because the tariff made the imported goods more  expensive.

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the u.s. department of labor is a cabinet-level federal agency that supports the american labor force. it has three overall functions. first, it protects the rights of workers and retirees. second, it provides job training. third, it provides statistics related to working, prices, and income.