Liberty professor, economist says tariffs don’t typically work Gene Marrano March 13, 2018 1 minute read Those tariffs on steel and aluminum that could go into effect on Thursday may not do what President Trumps wants – balance more of the trade playing field. More from an economist on the subject as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports Share: Post navigation Previous: Poplar Forest set to reopen this weekNext: Northam announces IT firm staying in Virginia Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026
Those tariffs on steel and aluminum that could go into effect on Thursday may not do what President Trumps wants – balance more of the trade playing field. More from an economist on the subject as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports
