Why have mohair farmers earned a subsidy from the federal government for decades?

They provided clothes to the U.S. Army. during World War II.

Explanation:

That's the main reason. But, according with Fareed Zakaria, subsidies continued because of the lobbing of the special interests. In 2002, mohair producers were able to receive this special loan assistances.

AMAZING.

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.