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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026