May 7 Economy Aluminum Can-Do: Region’s Last Large Aluminum Maker Bets Big On Trump Tariffs With more than 220 steel and aluminum facilities in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia, the Ohio Valley has a lot riding on the Trump administration’s taxes on imported metals. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio May 7 Economy Region’s Last Large Aluminum Maker Bets Big On Trump Tariffs Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
May 2 Economy Trump’s Delay On Tariff Decision Disappoints Regional Steelmakers President Trump has postponed until June a decision on which countries will be subject to new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The decision had been due May 1. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio May 2 Economy Trump’s Delay On Tariff Decision Disappoints Regional Steelmakers Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
May 1 Economy Trump Administration Delays Most Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum The Trump administration had faced a midnight deadline to suspend or impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from a number of friendly countries. By Scott Horsley, NPR May 1 Economy Trump Administration Delays Most Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum Scott Horsley, NPR
Mar 9 Politics U.S. Signs Off On Tariffs, Angering Trade Partners Newly enacted U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel imports have sparked a sharp reaction from around the globe, with several nations warning of an all-out trade war. By Scott Neuman Mar 9 Politics U.S. Signs Off On Tariffs, Angering Trade Partners Scott Neuman
Feb 26 Economy Ohio Valley Awaits Trump Decision On Steel, Aluminum The Ohio Valley was once synonymous with steel. Even after the industry’s sharp decline the region is still home to many industries that produce or use steel and aluminum. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio Feb 26 Economy Ohio Valley Awaits Trump Decision On Steel, Aluminum Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
Jul 12 Economy Steely Ban: Ohio Valley Steel Makers Await Trump Import Decision Steel makers in the Ohio Valley are waiting for a report from the Trump administration that could trigger higher tariffs on imported steel. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio Jul 12 Economy Steely Ban: Ohio Valley Steel Makers Await Trump Import Decision Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
Jan 16 Economy Trump’s Choice For Commerce Left Mixed Legacy In Ohio Valley Billionaire Wilbur Ross made it to ultra-rich status in part by salvaging coal and steel assets in Appalachia and the Rust Belt. By Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource Jan 16 Economy Trump’s Choice For Commerce Left Mixed Legacy In Ohio Valley Glynis Board, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jul 28 Environment Underground Storage Tanks Pose Groundwater Threat Some pollution you can smell or see: the fumes from a diesel-powered truck, a slick of oil on the Ohio River. Some sources are less noticeable but just as insidious. As WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports, underground petroleum storage tanks are getting renewed attention with an influx of federal stimulus funds. By Kristin Espeland Jul 28 Environment Underground Storage Tanks Pose Groundwater Threat Kristin Espeland