Jamieson Greer: “President Abraham Lincoln was a strong proponent of tariffs.”

“The south at that time apparently preferred a colonial model for its own economy, with the south playing the part of commodity producing economy. So it should come as no surprise that President Abraham Lincoln was a strong proponent of tariffs. Or in President Lincoln's own words, my politics are short and sweet like the old woman's dance. I'm in favor of a national bank.” (07:14–07:18)

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