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Johnson: Trump tariffs net positive for Louisiana despite sector challenges

House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged sector-specific difficulties but maintained that Trump-era tariffs yielded net benefits for Louisiana.

Published Jul 27, 2026, 2:44 PM EDT | WFMZZ

House Speaker Mike Johnson said that while some sectors of Louisiana’s economy faced challenges because of the Trump administration’s tariff policy, he believes the overall impact was a net positive. Johnson argued the tariffs helped correct what he described as trade problems, according to reporting by The Center Square.