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Johnson says Trump tariffs are net positive for Louisiana despite challenges

(The Center Square) — Some sectors of Louisiana’s economy faced challenges because of the Trump administration’s tariff policy, but House Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes the overall impact has been positive because it corrected what he described as trade disparities.

The administration turned to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 for authority to impose new tariffs, according to a White Hou…

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