The correct answer is A tariff is a tax on imported goods.
Tariffs have been used throughout American history. Putting a tax on imported goods makes foreign goods more expensive. This is more likely to make citizens by goods made within the US.
The federal government has used tariffs several different times to protect American businesses. This can be seen in the early 1800's, early 1900's, etc. Ultimately, tariffs can actually hurt the American economy as they can lead to a decrease in trade with foreign countries.
