What policy promoted by Macdonald sought to protect Canadian industries?
Free trade agreement
National Policy
Border patrol
Limited imports
Answer
The National Policy, championed by Canadian Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, was a transformative economic policy implemented in the late 19th century. Its primary objective was to safeguard and foster the growth of domestic industries in Canada. This was achieved through several measures, including the imposition of tariffs on imported goods to make foreign products more expensive compared to Canadian-made alternatives, thus encouraging consumers to prioritize domestic products.
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