How did Benjamin Harrison approach economic policy?
My approach to economic policy was fundamentally guided by the principle of protecting and advancing American industry and labor. The McKinley Tariff Act, for example, was a deliberate effort to implement a high protective tariff. The rationale was that such measures would encourage domestic manufacturing, foster self-sufficiency, and provide a more stable economic environment for our burgeoning industries. We believed that by leveling the playing field against foreign competition, we could stimulate growth, create employment opportunities, and ensure that the fruits of our nation's labor benefited its own citizens. A just and equitable consideration of the matter demanded policies that strengthened our economic foundations.
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