Bab 167: Chapter 152 Scheduled meeting with the French Minister of Industry_2

However, when it comes to taxation, with the participation of the Estates-General, the implementation efficiency would be greatly improved.

Mirabeau looked at Joseph and tested the waters,

"Your Highness, you know that the development of industry heavily depends on the market. Yet, the tariffs throughout France severely fragment the market. Perhaps, we could try to push for the abolition of tariffs to foster a unified domestic market?"

Joseph nodded,

"You are correct. However, there are many obstacles to abolishing local tariffs, especially since our finances can hardly provide support... I'll think of a solution."

At present, there were tariffs between the various regions of France. Products from other provinces had to pay tariffs to enter the local market. This did not have much of an impact in the agricultural era, but in the industrial era, which valued product sales and capital recovery, it became a significant barrier.