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Trump's Policies Strain Construction Amid Market Uncertainty

11/2/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and lumber, along with immigration policies, strain the construction industry.
Tony Rader, a roofing executive, says these challenges compound difficulties in a depressed market.
A survey shows more than a quarter of construction firms feel immigration actions.
Steve Martinez, a builder, notes price increases but no surge in costs due to weaker demand.
The industry remains uncertain as it navigates these pressures.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and lumber, along with immigration policies, strain the construction industry.
Tony Rader, a roofing executive, says these challenges compound difficulties in a depressed market.
A survey shows more than a quarter of construction firms feel immigration actions.
Steve Martinez, a builder, notes price increases but no surge in costs due to weaker demand.
The industry remains uncertain as it navigates these pressures.