What did Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton suggest the government do to secure needed revenue?

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Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton suggested that the government should impose tariffs on imported goods and an excise tax (a tax on certain goods produced within the country). This would provide a reliable source of revenue for the federal government. Hamilton also believed in the importance of paying down the national debt and establishing a national bank.

What Did Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton Suggest the Government