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It favors, to the extent of the duty, the domestic manufacturer, and will induce the production here of every article suited to our condition and climate.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “It favors, to the extent of the duty, the domestic manufacturer, and will induce the production here of every article…”
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Sherman highlights the measure's support for domestic manufacturers and its potential to boost local production.
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