New tariffs raise pressure on North American construction
24 August 2026
The collapse of trade talks between the US and Canada has triggered new tariffs on construction-linked goods, including cement, steel, aluminium and lumber.
US President Donald Trump has introduced new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods after negotiations between the two countries broke down.
The new tariffs cover around US$20 billion of imports from Canada, or about 5% of total Canadian goods entering the US. Products affected include cement and the…
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