VT prof: More optimistic than others on economic impact of President Trump Ian Price January 20, 2017 1 minute read David Bieri An international affairs expert says although he doesn’t completely agree with President Donald Trump’s proposals, he is more optimistic than some of his colleagues when it comes to their economic impact. As WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Women’s March on Roanoke mimics DC eventNext: Warning: phone scammers threaten power shutoff Related Stories Kaine touts next round of funding for McAfee Knob parking lot improvements Gene Marrano April 6, 2026 Artemis will study the back side of the moon today. A Virginia Tech aerospace expert on what’s ahead for NASA Gene Marrano April 6, 2026 Virginia Tech professor discusses data center impacts on RAM prices Web Staff April 6, 2026