Question

Why were the merchants in the East in favor of a tariff on imported manufactured goods?

Answer 1

It increased goods because tariffs increased the prices of resources. hope this helps

Answer 2

Question: Why were the merchants in the East in favor of a tariff on imported manufactured goods?

Answer:

Hey... lol

The answer to your question is:

It increased the demand for American goods because the tariff made the imported goods more  expensive.

Hope this helps, have a good day. c;