How did the southerners feel about the tariff?

Southerners generally opposed tariffs, particularly those that favored northern industries, as they believed these taxes increased the cost of imported goods and hurt their agricultural economy. They felt that tariffs disproportionately benefited the North while harming the South, which relied heavily on trade. This resentment contributed to tensions between the regions, ultimately playing a role in the broader conflicts leading up to the Civil War. Many Southerners viewed tariffs as an overreach of federal power, fueling their desire for states' rights.