Liberty professor, economist says tariffs don’t typically work Gene Marrano March 13, 2018 1 min 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 About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Poplar Forest set to reopen this weekNext: Northam announces IT firm staying in Virginia Related Stories 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025