Items Tagged with 'tariffs'

Will Trump's USMCA stance change construction? Industry groups say not immediately, but warn that prolonged trade uncertainty could reshape manufacturing investment and supply-chain planning.

Tariff refunds after court ruling and changes in policy may ease price pressures.

Steel, lumber and energy prices continue to rise.

Construction materials prices are rising again as copper, diesel, freight and labor costs squeeze supply chains despite resilient contractor confidence.

The U.S. construction industry is evolving amid opportunity and uncertainty. Discover these 2026 trends to help construction leaders plan and compete.

Steel and cement prices saw substantial increases.

Factory construction spending is down nearly 16% from its 2024 peak, even as copper and steel drive a January rebound in input prices.

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%.