Tariffs

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Soaring Diesel and Material Costs Halt U.S. Construction Projects

Soaring diesel and material costs, driven by tariffs and global conflicts, are forcing U.S. commercial construction projects to be canceled, scaled back, or significantly altered. Escalating expenses are making projects financially unviable, impacting billions in private development.

Rick Donovan·September 28, 2026

A combine harvester in a field juxtaposed with abstract metallic industrial elements, illustrating the impact of revised tariffs on agricultural and industrial goods.

Tools & Equipment

Trump Adjusts Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivatives

Starting June 8, U.S. farmers importing combines and harvesters will see their tariffs drop from 25% to 15%, a specific relief amidst broader, complex trade adjustments. This reduction directly impact

Kyle Brenner·June 4, 2026

Skilled trades workers in 2026 wearing slightly older PPE, with a delayed shipment truck in the background, illustrating PPE availability challenges due to tariffs.

Safety

PPE for skilled trades in 2026: Availability challenges

In response to tariffs, 60% of International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) members have already delayed product development or launch plans, directly impacting the availability of essential type

Ben Foster·May 11, 2026