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But, instead of this, the committee unduly reduced the duties on iron and steel, and raised the duties on cotton and woolen manufactures, in some cases higher than the old tariff.
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Sherman criticizes the committee's decisions regarding duties on various goods, highlighting the negative impact on the tariff.
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