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, of

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, raised tariffs in United States to counteract the Wilson–Gorman Tariff Act of 1894, which had lowered rates. The bill came into effect under the first year of the Presidency of William McKinley. The McKinley administration wanted slowly to bring back the

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that was proposed by the

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of 1890. The Dingley Act was designed to protect American industries from foreign competition, which led to increased domestic steel prices and higher costs for downstream industries like construction and railroads. he Impact of Tariffs on Manufacturinghttps://www.indeavor.com/blog/the-impact-of-tariffs-on-manufacturing/) While it benefited certain domestic producers, it also contributed to inflationary pressures and raised consumer prices, leading to criticism from Democrats who argued it favored large corporations over consumers. ingley Tariffhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/dingley-tariff) Following the election of 1896, McKinley followed through with his promises for protectionism. Congress imposed duties on wool and hides which had been duty-free since 1872. Rates were increased on

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lens,

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, and

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(the tax rates for which doubled). The Dingley Tariff remained in effect for twelve years, making it the longest-lasting tariff in U.S. history. It was also the highest in US history, averaging about 52% in its first year of operation. Over the life of the tariff, the rate averaged at around 47%.Frank A. Fetter,
American Tariff History. Part 4
" ''Economics In Two Volumes'', volume II (New York: The Century Co., 1922). The Dingley Act remained in effect until the Payne–Aldrich Tariff Act of 1909.

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