trade policy

“The Cost of Doing Business: The Impact of Tariffs on the American Economy"
May 13, 2026

NJ business leaders examine tariffs, global trade shifts

New Jersey business and logistics leaders discussed tariffs, supply chain volatility and global trade shifts during a recent Newark panel event at New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Medicine on money
Apr 3, 2026

Trump 100% pharma tariffs raise concerns for New Jersey life sciences (updated)

The president's levies on imported drugs and ingredients raise concerns for New Jersey’s life sciences sector, with risks to costs and innovation.

Container ship
Mar 6, 2026

NJ joins multistate lawsuit against Trump’s new tariffs

New Jersey is one of more than 20 states suing the Trump administration over 15% tariffs, claiming unlawful authority and higher costs for consumers and businesses.

A stock image of the White House with a rubber-stamped "TARIFFS" overlaid to denote trade issues.
Feb 26, 2026

Poll: 2 in 3 NJ voters say Trump tariffs raised prices

A Stockton University poll finds two-thirds of NJ voters say Trump administration tariffs raised prices, with sharp partisan divides on trade policy.

Business risk
Jan 19, 2026

NJBIZ Looking Ahead 2026: Top business risks in New Jersey

New Jersey leaders share the biggest risks for 2026, including labor, supply chains, inflation, geopolitics and energy challenges.

OceanFirst Financial CEO Chris Maher speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on June 23, 2025.
Jun 25, 2025

NJBIZ Conversations EXTRA: OceanFirst CEO Chris Maher

The banking executive provides insight on how events unfolding here and around the world might affect the economy and how business owners and executives can cope unpredictable world events and domestic political upheaval.

Shipping containers
Jun 16, 2025

Amid tariffs, some NJ businesses struggle, others see opportunity

The Trump administration's 10% baseline import fees devastate some small New Jersey-based firms, while companies that make or source products domestically see them as the chance for growth.