Industry groups praise U.S. Supreme Court order reinstating a Trump-era cutback, but environmental advocates say the action will create a lot of confusion.
Contractors will not be immune to price increases associated with a March 8 presidential executive order banning imports of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal, industry groups say.
White House officials say import halt, supported by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, is necessary to put additional pressure on Vladimir Putin over Ukraine invasion, but its costs are likely to be felt in the construction industry and the overall economy.
Arguments before U.S. Supreme Court pit power companies, EPA and environmental advocates against coal industry interests and several Republican-led states.
New Associated Builders and Contractors model shows industry this year will need nearly 650,000 additional workers above normal hiring pace to meet demand for labor.