jul 24, 1897 - Dingley Tariff
Description:
An expensive tariff levied by the McKinley Administration, specifically Maine Congressman Nelson Dingley, Jr. It imposed duties on wool and hides, and increased the ones on woolens, linens, silks, china, and sugar. It was not only the highest tariff in the country's history (about 52%), but also the longest-lived (12 years). It was repealed in 1909.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 24, 1897
Now
~ 126 years ago
