The Construction Economy Brief for August 2025: Tariffs and Navigating Rising Costs

Every month, Michael Guckes, Chief Economist at ConstructConnect, brings you a short video to help navigate the evolving economic landscape of the construction industry. 

Tariffs: How Import Dependence Plays a Key Role in Navigating Rising Costs

Trade and tariff changes continue to create uncertainty across the construction industry.

In this month’s Construction Economy Brief, ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes explains how import dependence plays a key role in navigating rising costs.

1. Discover which construction materials are most exposed to tariffs.

2. Find out why some products are unavoidable imports.

3. Learn how you can make smarter inventory decisions to protect your business.

Watch the August 2025 Construction Economy Brief

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