The amount of national debt that can be issued by the treasury is referred to as... A. Sequestration
B. The fiscal gap
C. The treasury cap
D. The debt ceiling

The Treasury securities issued to the public and to the Government Trust Funds (Intragovernmental Holdings) then become part of the total debt. For information about the deficit, visit the financial management web site to view the Monthly Treasury Statement of Receipts and Outlays of the United States Government (MTS).

Explanation:

the tariff was created to protect industry in the northern part of the united states. industries in the north were being driven out of business by imported goods that were priced at a low rate. the goal was to protect these industries   by taxing the goods.