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The customs duties were carefully revised, not in the interest of protection but solely for revenue.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “The customs duties were carefully revised, not in the interest of protection but solely for revenue.”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman emphasizes the purpose of customs duties as a means of generating revenue rather than providing protectionist measures.
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