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Articles Tagged with ''tariffs''

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Asset Protection

Amidst Tariff Uncertainty, Asset Security Can’t Take a Backseat

As material prices climb, protecting inventory and capital purchases come to the fore
Jeremy White is the founder of Pro-Vigil.
Jeremy White
April 25, 2025
3 Comments

As tariff uncertainty swirls, businesses may be at greater risk for theft and vandalism. 


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Tariffs, Immigration & M&A- What You Need to Know Now
Video/Podcast

Roofers React to Tariffs, Negative Emails

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, explains the latest on how the Trump tariffs are impacting the roofing and construction trades.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
April 24, 2025
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In this video, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores the moving targets that tariffs have become and how concern is growing among roofing contractors.


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President Trump’s trade war is causing real harm to the construction sector, including roofing contractors.
News Analysis

Trade War Fallout: Contractors Are Delaying Projects and Cutting Crews

A new survey by Plant-Tours offers a bleak outlook for 2025, with recession worries looming
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
April 24, 2025
5 Comments

A new survey by Plant-Tours reveals that 59% of construction pros report increased costs due to tariffs, 52% have delayed or canceled jobs, and 45% have reduced their workforce, all of which are squeezing margins.


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Roofing Industry Q&A: Owens Corning's Gunner Smith

Gunner Smith explains Owens Corning’s position in the market and why adding a 14th shingle plant is an opportunity to enhance the company’s reach
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
April 21, 2025
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In this exclusive Q&A, Owens Corning Roofing President Gunner Smith discusses the trends, technology and other factors impacting the roofing industry.
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Distributor News

QXO Extends Offer to Acquire Beacon After Securing 38% of Shares

Spokesperson says Beacon's tariff risk is "minimal"
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
April 14, 2025
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QXO has extended its offer to purchase Beacon for roughly $11 billion to April 21 after capturing 38% of the issued and outstanding shares.


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Economic Reports

ABC Analysis: Tariffs Drive Surge in March Construction Prices

Uncertainty about Trump's tariff plans continue to affect stock market, pricing
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
April 11, 2025
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An analysis from ABC shows Trump's tariffs had a pre-effect surge, with construction prices spiking before the tariffs went into effect and were subsequently paused, hinting at future industry strain.


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Roofing Day 2025 was the most successful lobbying event the NRCA has hosted since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legilsative Dispatch

NRCA 'Roofing Day' Lobby Effort Successful Amid Tariff Chaos

Despite the uncertainty, attendee participation was greater than any time before the COVID-19 pandemic
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
April 10, 2025
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Record turnout at the National Roofing Contractors Association's Roofing Day 2025 saw industry pros lobby Congress on tax and labor reforms — amid tariffs that rattled markets and threatened to reshape the political landscape.


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The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 1,600 points, marking the largest single-day decline since 2020.
News Analysis

‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs on Imported Materials Give Roofing Industry the Jitters

With markets in freefall, how long before Trump’s "declaration of economic independence" begins affecting contractors’ margins?
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
April 4, 2025
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New U.S. tariffs on imports could drive up roofing and construction costs, straining supply chains and increasing material shortages. Contractors must adapt quickly as the industry braces for impact.


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How Roofing Contractors Can Brace for Tariffs

Roofers must incorporate the impact of tariffs into their contracts
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Josh Levy
April 1, 2025
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As the so-called "Liberation Day" approaches and the Trump administration's tariffs are scheduled to take effect April 2, learn what you can do to mitigate the effects the tariffs will have on pricing, labor and more.


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News Analysis

METALCON: Webinar Charts the Future of Metal Construction and Design

A recent METALCON webinar addresses anxiety in the roofing and broader construction industry as tariff uncertainty skyrockets
Fiona Maguire O'Shea, a staff wrter for METALCON.
Fiona Maguire-O'Shea
March 24, 2025
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Tariffs, supply chain woes, and market shifts challenge metal construction. Experts at METALCON stress adaptability as pricing volatility and policy uncertainty persist.


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