A Statement of the Claims of the West India: Colonies to A Protecting Duty Against East India Sugar - Gyan Books

A Statement of the Claims of the West India: Colonies to A Protecting Duty Against East India Sugar - Gyan Books

About The Book: A Statement of the Claims of the West India Colonies to a Protecting Duty Against East India Sugar argues for imposing protective tariffs on sugar imported from East India to safeguard the economic interests of the West Indian colonies. The document highlights the competitive disadvantages faced by West Indian sugar producers due to cheaper East Indian sugar flooding the British market. It stresses the importance of protecting colonial agriculture and maintaining employment and investment in the West Indies. Advocating for fair trade policies, the statement appeals to the British government to impose duties that would balance market conditions and support the West Indian sugar industry’s sustainability.

Author: Anonymous

Pages: 128

Edition: 1823

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