How four Trump issues may affect NJ's economy

November 10, 2016

As talk now turns to the transition of power, there’s a new focus on President-elect Donald J. Trump’s economic policy proposals.

Those measures, as they take shape, would cause ripples throughout New Jersey.

“Business hates uncertainty,” said James W. Hughes, dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University.  “For a number of months going forward, there is going to be a high degree of uncertainty, wondering what will be the impact of some major changes in trade policy, regulations and the like.”

AsburyParkPress.com, November 10

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