In an otherwise excellent column (“Trump’s Echo of 1829,” op-ed, Feb. 27) Karl Rove contends that President Andrew Jackson “presided over the ‘Tariff of Abominations.’” This requires ...

far surpassing the 50% boost of the 1828 "Tariff of Abominations." Tariffs have featured prominently in many of his recent ...

The Tariff of 1828 (also called the “Tariff of Abominations”) was passed under his administration, significantly raising rates. This action angered Southern states, which relied on imported ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided new details into how President Trump will roll out a sweeping and elusive tariff measure planned for April 2. By Ana Swanson Reporting from Washington The ...