Trump’s tariffs offer New Jersey workers less economic benefit than the costs they impose on consumers

United States tariffs, trade preferences and trade agreements, including the conditions attached to market access for partner countries.

Representative Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, debated Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett on September 27, 2026, defending President Donald Trump's tariffs and military action against Iran. Kean said he was willing to oppose the president over funding for a Hudson River tunnel project.