06/17/2026
As we near the celebration of 250 years of the United States of America, the U.S. continues to be a nation of forward progress running through a road of uncertainty. So, nothing has changed since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. While the construction industry and the US economy in 2025 was marked by tariffs, this year has been marked by higher fuel prices. Tariffs in 2025 influenced some purchases. There were projects where furniture and retail display cabinetry were to be purchased in the Far East, but because of the unpredictability of tariffs adding to import costs and better local quality, U.S manufacturers were given contracts to produce the products instead of buying from overseas. Tariffs did increase construction cost but the result was a higher quality product.
Read more about how tariffs and fuel costs are influencing construction costs currently. Visit our website at: https://www.solharrisday.com/news/2026/06/10/how-tariffs-and-fuel-costs-are-influencing-construction-costs
