Tariffs showing early impact on US construction
15 April 2025
Trade organisation Associated Builders and Contractor’s (ABC) most recent Construction Confidence Index showed mixed results: staffing expectations rose, while sales and profit margin outlooks declined.
Still, all three readings remained above the index’s watermark measurement, signalling continued expectations for growth over the next six months.
However, sentiment shifted notably following the April 2 tariff announcement. Among respondents who completed the survey after that date, fewer than 26% expected margins to grow, and more than…
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