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 Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting referendum to go ahead Clark Palmer February 13, 2026 0 Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0 Barn fire on property where Homeplace Restaurant set to reopen soon Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0
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
