Articles Tagged with ''President Donald Trump''

Gateway officials said at its March 23 meeting that a roughly two-week shutdown cost millions, delayed key tunnel contracts and could force another halt within months as funding uncertainty persists.

Chicago transit projects could halt within days as a $2.1-B federal funding freeze forces contractors toward demobilization. Compliance with department of transportation policy guidance on MWBE programs triggered the dispute.

MTA files lawsuit over Second Avenue Subway funding freeze.

Kennedy Center board approves $257-million overhaul and two-year shutdown as structural deficiencies, legal challenges and funding questions raise uncertainty over project scope and delivery timeline.

Even as Gateway tunnel construction resumes after a court-ordered release of federal funds, officials warn the $16B Northeast Corridor megaproject could face another shutdown within months if reimbursements again stall.

Why did federal planners delay a decision on the Trump White House ballroom proposal after hours of testimony—and what engineering details are emerging from project filings?

A federal judge denies an injunction request, allowing excavation to continue as the White House ballroom project nears a pivotal March 5 planning vote.

Trump’s 10% Section 122 surcharge keeps tariff exposure intact for construction firms, tightening pricing windows, contract risk and project financing decisions ahead of a 150-day deadline.

After the Supreme Court voided Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, the president imposed a temporary 10% import surcharge under Section 122, effective Feb. 24, and signaled it could rise to 15%.

Federal funds are flowing again to the $16-billion Hudson Tunnel Project, with work set to resume Monday, Feb. 23, weather permitting.