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Building Materials and Trade Policy

Rising Tariffs Will Hinder the Home Building Industry

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Æðµã´«Ã½ is continuing to lead the fight against rising tariffs because of the detrimental effect the additional costs will have on housing affordability. These tariffs essentially act as a tax on American builders, home buyers and consumers.
Material Costs

Materials Costs Affect Housing Affordability

The U.S. and Canada must reach a long-term trade agreement on softwood lumber.

Tariffs

How Tariffs Impact the Home Building Industry

Inflationary pressures and trade uncertainty are driving up the cost of new homes.

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

United State-Canada-Mexico Agreement

This free trade treaty that went into effect in July 2020 to replace NAFTA.