Benjamin+Harrison

President Harrison, chosen by the republicans won the election by promising an increase in tarriffs. Tariffs are taxes on imported goods. Byincreasing them it causes American companies to lower their prices.This is good for the average american because the prices are lowering. This position won Harrison plenty of business support and ultimately, the presidency.

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