The Tariff of 1828, also known as the Tariff of Abominations, was a protective tariff passed by the United States Congress in 1828. It significantly raised the tariffs on various imported goods, particularly textiles, iron, and agricultural products. This was done to protect American industries from foreign competition, especially from Europe, and to promote domestic manufacturing. However, the tariff disproportionately affected the Southern states, as they relied heavily on imported goods and saw it as benefiting the industrialized Northern states at their expense. This controversy over the high tariffs led to significant tensions and ultimately contributed to the Nullification Crisis.
