In 1781, even before the treaty of peace was signed, the Congress, having found out how futile were its taxing powers, carried a resolution of amendment to the Articles of Confederation, authorizing the levy of a moderate duty on imports.

1781 年， 甚至在和平条约签署之前，国会发现其征税权是多么徒劳， 就通过了一项修正《邦联条例》的决议，授权对进口商品征收适度的关税。