(AP Photo/Dan Bashakov)Critics say Trump could 'impose yet more tariffs in his destructive trade wars' and allow Putin to go unpunished
(AP Photo/Dan Bashakov)Critics say Trump could 'impose yet more tariffs in his destructive trade wars' and allow Putin to go unpunished
AP Photo/Elaine ThompsonSenate likely to maintain charges on nation that paid $8.4 billion for Garden State goods

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Jon Moore on UnsplashNearly all surveyed said energy costs impacted business, according to industry group poll
(NJ Spotlight News)Imports face 50% tariffs on spices, clothes and more. Business 'have no option' but to raise prices
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Hostility from the president and GOP adds to uncertainty for a once-surging sector

Interview: Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association

Interview: Parul Jain, associate professor of economics and finance, Rutgers University

President claims tariffs will restore the auto industry in the U.S.

Businesses are scrambling for merchandise and raw materials, hoping to avoid shortages

Interview: Tom Prusa, professor of economics, Rutgers University
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)Bipartisan legislation seen as long shot as Republicans support president’s trade agenda

Analysts estimate average family will pay $4,000 extra for goods
(AP)The average price for new vehicles and parts will increase

Interview: Michael Busler, Stockton University; Parul Jain, Rutgers University

Interview: Michael Busler, Stockton University; Parul Jain, Rutgers University
(NJ Spotlight News)Dealers: Tariff on auto parts could push car price up between $3,000 to $12,000

Interview: Michele Siekerka, president and CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association

Pressure on consumers and jobs expected if businesses must pay more to import and export
(NJ Spotlight News)Interview: Parul Jain, associate professor of finance and economics, Rutgers University