Aug 22 Economy In Ohio Valley Visits, Trump Administration Pushes Policies Supporting Mining And Metals In back-to-back events this week President Trump and his commerce secretary visited the Ohio Valley to tout administration policies aimed at propping up two of the region’s traditional but faltering industries — metals and mining. The president used a Tuesday rally filled with West Virginia coal miners to unveil a new plan to ease pollution […] By Jeff Young , Becca Schimmel and Brittany Patterson Aug 22 Economy In Ohio Valley Visits, Trump Administration Pushes Policies Supporting Mining And Metals Jeff Young, Becca Schimmel and Brittany Patterson
Jun 29 Economy Trade Troubles: Ohio Valley Auto Industry Hopes To Dodge Trump Tariffs The Ohio Valley’s auto manufacturing industry is growing increasingly nervous about the Trump administration’s trade policy. First came tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, key materials for vehicle makers. Now the Commerce Department is looking into taxes on imported automobiles and automotive parts. Both are ominous signs for an industry that employs more than 1.5 […] By Becca Schimmel Jun 29 Economy Trade Troubles: Ohio Valley Auto Industry Hopes To Dodge Trump Tariffs Becca Schimmel
Jan 13 Economy Ross Reviewed: Trump’s Choice For Commerce Left Mixed Legacy In Ohio Valley The billionaire Wilbur Ross is headed for Senate confirmation hearings as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of the Department of Commerce. Ross made it to ultra-rich status in part by salvaging coal and steel assets in Appalachia and the Rust Belt. His business dealings leave a mixed legacy in the Ohio Valley region, from […] By Glynis Board Jan 13 Economy Ross Reviewed: Trump’s Choice For Commerce Left Mixed Legacy In Ohio Valley Glynis Board