Trump doubles down on tariffs

Bank of America says building material manufacturers’ first instinct to Trump’s tariffs has been to hike prices
Price increases may be preemptive, but “could give companies flexibility in a dynamic trade policy environment,” Bank of America analysts wrote.
Trump's tariffs are starting to bite American builders
Commercial real estate developers expected a rebound in 2025. Instead, tariffs have driven up costs and drained optimism.
Trump doubles down on tariffs as American aluminum production could benefit
Fox News correspondent Mike Tobin joins ‘America Reports’ to tour an aluminum factory in Sebree, Ky., as President Donald Trump’s tariffs kick in.
US factories likely to feel the pain from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs
The Trump administration on Wednesday will effectively plaster 25% taxes – tariffs – on all steel and aluminum imports. The president said on Tuesday that the U.S. would double the forthcoming levy on the two metals to 50% if they come from Canada — but pulled back on the threat by the afternoon after the province of Ontario suspended its plans for retaliatory tariffs.
Blackstone backs Trump's tariff move, says it will boost US manufacturing
Blackstone chief executive Stephen Schwarzman on Wednesday backed U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, saying they will boost manufacturing activity in the United States and spur growth in the world's largest economy.
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Construction executives predict ‘wide-sweeping’ impacts from tariffs
Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs raise construction costs and disrupt supply chains, creating uncertainty for businesses ...
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Material Prices Continue to Drive Up Home Building Costs
Construction goods prices grew by 1.2% year-over-year. Softwood lumber was one of the largest contributors of this growth, ...
This new superstrong building material has a surprising origin story
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology created a new material based on the skeleton of a deep-sea ...
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Wildfire victims look to nontraditional materials, methods as a solution to rebuilding homes
The Eaton Fire burned everything in its path along Dr. Bruce Lander's street in Altadena, but it came to a halt when it ...
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Earth Talk: Building materials and carbon dioxide storage
Is it really possible to store large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) in building materials like concrete and plastic? If so, ...
Building the Future: How Structura and Supra Reciclaje Are Redefining Construction in Guatemala
In the evolving landscape of Guatemalan construction, two companies are standing out for their unique approaches: Structura ...
Ask the Builder: When building products let you down
Building materials made in factories can contain latent defects. These are hidden time bombs that can explode, causing mayhem ...
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ABC: February Construction Materials Prices Up 0.6% as Steel Jumps
ABC reported a major rise in the iron and steel commodity price, likely driven by tariffs that have given domestic producers ...
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Prices for Nonresidential Construction Materials and Services Climb Slightly in February
The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 0.5% in February, following an increase of 0.7% in January, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors ...
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Why Silver Is Integral to Sustainable Building
Green buildings are among the pillars of modern environmental initiatives, and architects and contractors are looking for ...