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Weatherhead's Jonathan Ernest discusses tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Media | March 14, 2025 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Tariff fallout: Ohio lawmakers, manufacturers react to economic shift
WKYC: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, explained how tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could drive up consumer prices and hurt overall economic welfare. “It’s a net negative, decreasing trade and shrinking the pie overall,” he said, adding that while steelmakers may benefit, Ohio farmers could suffer from retaliation.