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 VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026