U.S. Construction Industry Squeezed by New Tariffs

U.S. Construction Industry Squeezed by New Tariffs

Via Metal Miner The Construction MMI (Monthly Metals Index) moved sideways, dropping by 2.0% month-over-month. In early June 2025, new Trump tariffs doubled pre-existing steel and aluminum duties from 25% to 50%. As buyers scrambled, U.S. aluminum premiums immediately hit a record 60¢/lb. Meanwhile, the tariff surge is already squeezing the U.S. construction industry. Construction Input Inflation Construction material costs continue to rise alon…

Architecture Billings Decline as Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Industry – Construction Forum

From St. Louis Business Journal:  Reported architecture-firm billings activity in recent months has slipped, owing in part to continued uncertainty around tariffs and U.S. economic policy. That’s according to the latest American Institute of Architects/Deltek Architecture Billings Index, which declined to 43.2 for the month of April. Although the recent decline may be attributed to rapidly changing federal trade policy since the start of the yea…

Most U.S. shoppers won’t absorb tariff-related price hikes

60% of U.S. consumers won’t tolerate price hikes above 10% due to tariffs. 70% plan to reduce overall spending once tariffs hit, with Millennials (78%) leading cutbacks. Gen Z is pulling forward big-ticket purchases like electronics before tariffs rise. 53% of consumers won’t pay more for sustainable products despite sustainability goals. Six in 10 U.S. consumers will not absorb more than a 10% increase in pricing due to tariffs, according to…

Construction Sector Trends and Indirect Links to Mining Stocks Performance

Highlights Multiple senior figures at Boise Cascade have transferred a notable volume of shares in the past year The highest-value transaction occurred well above the current market level No acquisitions of company shares have been recorded over the same period Boise Cascade operates in the wood products and building materials sector, closely tied to construction activity. While not directly involved in mineral extraction, its performance refle…

Tariffs To Hinder Construction Of New U.S. Homes

Trump’s tariffs are likely to cause a slowdown in U.S. home construction.