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2025 Tariffs Push Building Costs Up 12-18 Percent

The 2025 tariffs introduce significant increases in building material prices, with lumber, steel, and aluminum rising 8 to 25 percent. This escalation results in residential construction projects costing 12 to 18 percent more overall. Contractors adjust bids accordingly, project delays become more common, and homeowners confront difficult decisions.

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