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Hawaii's Construction Sector Shines Amid Economic Struggles

9/30/2025

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UHERO says Hawaii's construction sector is the only positive aspect in a bleak forecast.
The forecast predicts job losses, rising costs, and a mild recession tied to Trump administration policies.
Low-income residents face hardship from cuts in Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
A median-income family could pay about $1,400 more annually from tariffs, with inflation at 1.5%.

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Story summary

UHERO says Hawaii's construction sector is the only positive aspect in a bleak forecast.
The forecast predicts job losses, rising costs, and a mild recession tied to Trump administration policies.
Low-income residents face hardship from cuts in Medicaid and SNAP benefits.
A median-income family could pay about $1,400 more annually from tariffs, with inflation at 1.5%.