A History of Tariffs in Louisiana: From Sugar Cane to Steel
April 3, 2025
Louisiana’s economy has always had a complicated relationship with tariffs. From the booming sugar plantations of the 1800s to today’s steel and soybean industries navigating global trade wars, protective tariffs have shaped the state’s fortunes—for better or worse. As Donald Trump’s 2025 “Liberation Day” tariffs roll out nationwide, it’s worth looking back at how these […]
