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Newark NJ, the U.S. and China have just agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days, following months of escalating trade tensions. However, the question remains: which U.S. states and sectors are most exposed to this kind of volatility?
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Port Newark NJ, a looming strike by longshoremen could bring shipping ports along New Jersey and the entire East Coast to a standstill, with potentially severe consequences for the U.S. economy. Longshore workers, responsible for managing the ships and containers at these ports, have threatened to go on strike starting October 1 if their demands for a substantial wage increase are not met.
Continue reading East Coast Port Strike Could Disrupt U.S. Economy as Longshoremen Threaten Walkout
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Newark NJ, Newark Liberty International Airport is set to undergo security upgrades, aimed at enhancing screening technology to ensure the safety and security of passengers. Spearheaded by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), these improvements reflect the agency’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s transportation systems and facilitating seamless travel experiences.
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced a comprehensive, $430 million investment in the 116-year-old PATH system to upgrade stations, tracks, and other critical equipment. The two-year PATH Forward program focuses on improving reliability and modernizing stations on the fifth-busiest rapid transit system in the United States.
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Jersey City NJ, tragedy unfolded at Journal Square Station in Jersey City as a person was fatally struck by a PATH train on Monday morning, as reported by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The individual’s identity remains undisclosed.
Continue reading Person struck and killed by PATH train at Journal Square Station in Jersey City
